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Old fireworks should be left alone

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Contributed by: North Metro Fire Rescue on 6/27/2007

With the 4 th of July holiday upon us, some parents will purchase fireworks to celebrate the national holiday. While North Metro Fire Rescue recommends skipping personal fireworks and attending a professional display instead, we ask adults who do choose to shoot off their own fireworks to use extreme caution and dispose of any left over fireworks. Old fireworks are a temptation for youth of all ages and can lead to dangerous fire play activities.

All fireworks, even novelty items, have inherent risks due to the extreme heat and unpredictable nature of the firework. In fact, National Fire Protection Association reported that 9,300 people in the U.S. were injured by fireworks and had to be treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2003. And, as in most years, the highest injury rates were for children aged 5 to 9.

The most common type of injuries, two-thirds, sustained were burns (63%). The second highest were contusion and lacerations-and these were most prevalent when the injury was to any part of the head or face, including the eyes.

In addition, fire works that are stored for later use often wind up becoming a real temptation for children. Whether in a small group of peers or independently, curious kids will often experiment with fireworks. Parents need to understand that beyond the dangers of a serious injury to their child, any property that is damaged from the use of fireworks will likely become their financial responsibility. Arson charges are also possible and fines will be imposed. Teaching your children to safely use these products under adult supervision is time well spent.
Parents that are unsure of where to dispose of left-over fireworks, please feel free to drop them off at any of your local fire or police stations for disposal.

Every Call Counts! North Metro Fire Rescue provides fire protection, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response and rescue services to their community. Formed in 1946, the district now covers 115 square miles with a population of approximately 90,000 people including the City and County of Broomfield, the City of Northglenn and unincorporated areas of Boulder, Adams and Jefferson Counties.

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