Fireworks Safety Tips for Michigan Residents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012 — Consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate holidays. But they must be used carefully! With the State of Michigan now expanding the available selection of consumer fireworks for its residents, the National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be fir…
Be Fireworks Smart Before, During and After Your Consumer Fireworks Display
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 — Consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate holidays. But they must be used carefully! With the opening of Maine to the sale of consumer fireworks, the National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be fireworks smart before, during and after their cons…
Alcohol and Fireworks Don’t Mix: National Council Offers Safety Tips (www.FireworksSafety.org)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2011 — New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate the start of a new year. And fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating. However, all too often, New Year’s Eve festivities can lead to too much drinking. Just like driving and drinking do not mix, shooting con…
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 — Using consumer fireworks on our nation’s birthday is as traditional as cookouts and parades. And it is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Dr. John Steinberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Bu…
Alcohol and Fireworks Don’t Mix, Warns National Council on Fireworks Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2010 — New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate the start of a new year. And fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating! However, all too often, New Years Eve festivities involve excess alcohol. Just like driving and drinking do not mix, shooting consumer firewo…
Be Fireworks Smart Before, During and After Your Consumer Fireworks Display
PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2010 — Consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate holidays. But they must be used carefully! The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be fireworks smart before, during and after their consumer fireworks display.
Before: Choose an open area away from s…
BETHESDA, Md., June 28, 2010 — The fireworks industry remains committed to providing the safest products available, as well as to educating the public on the proper ways to safely enjoy the great American tradition of celebrating with backyard fireworks.
Forty-six states and the District of Col…
National Council on Fireworks Safety Urges Parents to Be Sparkler Smart
Sparklers Are Safe When Used Correctly
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2010 — Using sparklers on our nation’s birthday is as traditional as cookouts and parades. And it is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Nancy Blogin, President of the National Council on Fireworks Safety. B…
Alcohol and Fireworks Don’t Mix! Warns National Council on Fireworks Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2009 — New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time to celebrate the start of a new year. And fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating. However, all too often, New Year’s Eve festivities involve excess alcohol. Just like driving and drinking do not mix, shooting consume…
National Fireworks Safety Council Urges Parents to Be Mindful of Sparklers
Sparklers Are Safe When Used Correctly
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2009 — Using sparklers on our nation’s birthday is as traditional as cookouts and swimming and is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed. But according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC&#…
