Kid’s of all ages love sparkles, but firefighters say enjoying them isn’t childs’play. Did you know sparklers can reach 1,800 Fahrenheit – hot enough to melt gold? Sparklers are not toys. The following sparkler safety tips can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Children under the age of 12 should not use sparklers without very close adult supervision.
- Always remain standing while using sparklers.
- Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
- Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
- Always wear closed-toe shoes when using sparklers.
- Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop the spent sparklers directly into a bucket of water.
- Never hand a lighted sparkler to another person.
- Always stand six feet from another person while using sparklers.
- Never throw sparklers
- Show children how to hold sparklers away from their body and at arm’s length.
- Teach children not to wave sparklers or run while holding sparklers.
- Please think about your pets! Animals can be extremely frightened or stressed by fireworks/sparklers. Please keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they will get loose or get injured.
- Please be respectful of your neighbors and clean up after yourself.
Visit fortwaynefiredepartment.org for safety tips and information.
