Fireworks Safety
The Collier County Sheriff's Office urges residents and visitors to put safety first when celebrating holidays like the Fourth of July where fireworks may be involved. Residents and visitors who want to create their own fireworks displays should consider the safety issues. You can injure yourself lighting the wick. Any lit fireworks can travel and injure someone else or set a tree or house on fire. Be considerate of your neighbors and keep any celebrations involving noise to a reasonable level, especially after dark.
The best way to stay safe is to avoid using fireworks and attend a professionally staged display.
If you have any concerns or feel there is a violation, please contact Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300
If you decide to use sparklers/fireworks as part of your Fourth of July holiday celebrations, keep these few tips in mind:
- Read and follow label directions
- Always have an adult present
- Buy from a reliable seller
- Only use fireworks outdoors
- Always have a water hose and bucket nearby
- Never experiment or alter fireworks from their original packaging
- Ignite only one firework at a time
- Never give fireworks to small children
- Keep a safe distance
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person
- Never attempt to relight or "fix" fireworks
- Do not wear loose or fitting clothes while lighting fireworks
- Stay away from illegal or homemade fireworks
- Never carry fireworks in your pocket
- Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water first, then into a trash can
- Store fireworks in a cool, dry location
- Never use fireworks near dry grass or flammable materials
