Latest News

 

               

Practice Safe Fourth of July Activities

The Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control and the Connecticut Office of the State Fire Marshal are urging Connecticut residents to be Fire Safe this July 4^th.  “This time of year is always busy for fire departments”, stated Alan Zygmunt, Public Information Officer for the CT Fire Academy, “Fireworks are a critical cause of injuries around the Independence Day holiday.”

According to the US Fire Administration, about 200 Americans are injured daily by fireworks around the July 4^th Holiday and more than one third (36 %) of all injuries by fireworks are to children under the age of 15.   By following a few simple safety tips, we can insure a safe and happy holiday.

Fireworks Safety

 

• Fireworks are illegal in the State of Connecticut – Use only Sparklers and Fountains if you are 16 or older.
• Keep children several feet away from lit fireworks.
• Sparklers and Fountains produce very hot sparks and can cause permanent eye or burn injuries.
• Nearly 19,500 fires are caused in the US by fireworks each year.
• Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass.

Additional information is available through NFPA at: https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/FireworksSafetyTips.pdf   You can also contact Alan Zygmunt, Public Education Coordinator at alan.zygmunt@ct.gov for more information.

The Connecticut Fire Academy is the teaching arm of the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control.  Part of their mission is educating the public in fire and burn prevention.