Things You'll Need:
- Fire extinguisher
- Gloves
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Step 1
Light the fireworks for your children if they are going to be using them. as kids should not be handling flammable devices. It is always necessary for adults to be present when fireworks are lit. Make sure you know the laws for fireworks in your state and comply with them. It is unwise to hold a lit firework device in your hand, as you could get badly burned, plus you never know when the device could malfunction and explode.
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Step 2
Make sure the grill is on level ground or better yet, on concrete, to avoid tipping and potential burns if you are planning to cook outdoors. A barbecue should be a fun event.. Also, don't pour alcohol into the grill to make the fire burn hotter, as it is likely to explode in your face. Remember to keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case the flames do get away from you and out of control.
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Step 3
Be careful with sparklers. Sparklers are quite popular on the Fourth of July but since they get lit on fire, they are potentially dangerous. The sparks that fly from them can be painful and could land on your clothes or skin. Wearing a glove while holding a lit sparkler is a good idea, as it prevents you from getting serious burns. Keep some water handy to douse the used sparkler in when it goes out. This way, it cools down rapidly and nobody gets burned.
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Step 4
Know your zoning ordinances and noise rules for your area or city if you are planning on using a lot of light works. Plus be certain to make sure you know exactly where your fireworks are going to burst and where the sparks will land. It is best to do this over a body of water if you can, but if not, make sure that you are capable of putting out any fires that may potentially happen. In other words, stand by with a wheelbarrow full of sand and a shovel so you can damp out any small fires that could start because of one stray spark. Also, know the fire danger in your area on that particular day.
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Step 5
Don't drink if you are going to be lighting up fireworks. As we all know, alcohol and fire do not mix, so the rule about drinking and driving applies to lighting explosive devices as well. Not only is the alcohol itself a fire hazard but drinking causes a person's reflexes to sharply drop. It is never good to mix alcoholic beverages with things that go boom.
