How to Light Fireworks

There is nothing more beautiful and patriotic then lighting fireworks on the fourth of July. If done correctly, fireworks can be safe and fun.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Five gallon bucket of Water
• Legal fireworks
• Fireplace lighter or pyro torch for extended reach
• Trash bag
• Concrete or well watered lawns

1. Place the firework on its bottom or stand. Make sure you lay the firework on a hard, level surface with no other firework or flammable material. Dry leaves and foliage are especially dangerous. If the plants and grass are yellow and dead, that is not a good place to set off fireworks

2. If you are using your lawn make a flat surface using a wide piece of lumber across the grass. Make sure you soak the lumber with water before you place any firework on it.

3. Make sure everyone stands at least 10 feet away.

4. Fuses of today are very sensitive so make sure you hold the flame to the tip of the fuse. Once you see it ignite, sprint away in a safe direction. If the fuse burns down or does not light, don’t kick or touch it. It’s best to douse it in water

5. Once you finished lighting your fireworks, make sure you water down your pile for at least 10 minutes. You don’t want to chance anything re-lighting

6. If you are using sparklers, people should stand at least 10 feet apart.

7. Place all used sparklers in a bucket or water.

Tips & Warnings

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions
• Make sure people are out of range before lighting
• Never try to relight fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water near by
• Never let children play with fireworks
• Never leave children unsupervised with fireworks
• Never smoke around fireworks
• Don't light fireworks on windy days
• Wear cotton clothing when lighting fireworks
• Use a long-tipped lighter for lighting fireworks to keep hands away from fuses

Resources

• Safety Commission

[momandpopoften]

on 6/22/2008 Good information! I'll have to remember to water our pile for 10 minutes.