Fire Chief gives fireworks advice

Fireworks can be discharged in the City limits of El Dorado Springs between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on July 4 only.

Here are some safety tips:

Purchase fireworks only from a properly licensed retailer.

Always wear eye protection and earplugs if you have sensitive ears.

Tie back long hair and don’t wear loose fitting clothes.

Only light one firework at a time.

Never try to re-light fireworks that have malfunctioned.

Never have any part of your body over fireworks.

Keep young children away from fireworks.

Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

Make sure to have water nearby in case of a fire or an accident.

Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.

Never light fireworks indoors.

Don’t use fireworks while consuming alcohol. Use a “designated shooter.”

Store fireworks in a cool, dry place. Don’t’ save fireworks from season to season.

According to the National Dire Protection Association far more fires are reported on a typical Independence Day then any other day of the year and fireworks account for more than half of those fires. Because of light rainfall our vegetation is getting dry. Hopefully we will receive some measurable rainfalll in the next couple of weeks. Be cautious on discharging fireworks into areas that are extremely dry causing them to be more susceptible to fire.

Happy 4th of July

Bob Floyd

El Dorado Springs Fire Chief