Safety first
Fireworks safety, made simple
Fireworks are a blast when you handle them right. Keep these basics in mind and the night stays fun for you, your guests, your pets, and your neighbors.
Sober adults only
Only sober adults should light fireworks — and read the label on every device first.
Pick a clear spot
Outdoors only, on a flat hard surface — well away from people, homes, cars, and dry brush.
Keep water close
Have a bucket of water and a hose or fire extinguisher within reach before you start.
One at a time
Light a single item, then step back quickly. Keep kids, pets, and spectators at a distance.
Mind the sparklers
Wear eye protection. Sparklers burn near 1,200°F — keep little ones from holding them.
Soak before trashing
Soak every firework — used and duds — in water before it goes in the bin.
Know your local laws
Fireworks laws vary by state, county, and city. Some states allow most consumer fireworks; others permit only ground items like sparklers and fountains; a few ban them outright. Federal law bans dangerous devices such as M-80s and cherry bombs — we don't sell those.
Be a good neighbor
- Bring pets indoors with ID on — the noise can startle them.
- Give neighbors a heads-up before a big show and keep late-night noise reasonable.
- Clean up spent fireworks and debris once everything has cooled and soaked.
- Skip it during droughts, high winds, or local burn bans.
More resources
This page is general educational information, not legal advice. Fireworks laws change and vary by location — you are responsible for knowing and following the laws and fire restrictions where you are, and for reading and following the instructions on each product. Fireworks are used at your own risk.