Dryden Fire Service Has Some Firework Safety Tips

If you plan on lighting fireworks with your family this Canada Day, the Dryden Fire Service wants you to be safe.
Chief Ken Kurz says unfortunately there have been cases in the past where a firework has come down and set a nearby home or building on fire.
Some reminders include:
– choose a clear, open space that’s away from buildings, trees , overhead wires and combustible materials
– spectators should stand back at least 20 metres
– appoint one person to be in charge
– always keep a garden hose or pail of water handy
– if not equipped with a base, firmly set the firework at least half it’s length in a bucket of sand or dirt, angled slightly away from spectators and check the wind direction before lighting
– never try to re-light a firework, leave it for at least 30-minutes and then put it in a bucket of water
– supervise the use of sparklers, especially with children