Celebrate Fireworks Safely

 

 

       

 

Compiled from the National Safety Council and the National Council on Fireworks Safety

The best fireworks show is a public display, put on by professionals.  The fireworks are bigger, louder and free!  However, if you put on a private show, use these tips!

 

  • Only use fireworks where they are legal.  Only use fireworks that are legal where you are shooting them, and be sure you are shooting on dates that are legal in your city.  Don’t import fireworks from another state or city to use locally – they may not be legal where you are.  Buy locally to be sure fireworks are both legal and safe.
  • Use fireworks outdoors only.  This includes sparklers and snakes.  All fireworks burn, and can quickly start a house fire.  When outdoors, be sure there is enough room to point fireworks away from spectators, houses, buildings and flammable materials.
  • Use launching fireworks in open areas only to ensure they don't land on top of buildings and houses. Especially those with natural (ceder) type shingles.
  • Always pre-plan to have water handy, whether that is a bucket or a hose.
  • Have a first aid kit ready and waiting.
  • Keep young children away from fireworks – even sparklers!  Children using fireworks should be at least 12 years old, and always closely supervised.  20% of fireworks injuries to children are caused by sparklers!
  • Use fireworks the way they were intended.  Follow the lighting instructions on the package.  Don’t combine them.
  • Don’t try to relight duds.  Wait at least 20 minutes before handling a dud, then soak it in water before disposing of the dud.
  • Use a “designated shooter” who is alcohol free and wearing safety glasses!  Light one device at a time, and keep a safe distance once a firework is lit.  Don’t light fireworks in containers.
  • Don’t allow running or horseplay by anyone near fireworks.
  • Don't use fireworks while consuming alcoholic beverages.
  • Always clean up after you are done celebrating.

 

Using these tips can help ensure your fireworks show is a blast without anyone getting fined, injured or killed.

Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Fireworks Page

2012 Celebrate Safely Contest Winners

We had many entries for our "Celebrate Safely" contests. There were fifteen winners selected for the coloring contest and they will be receiving $50.00 Visa Gift Card. The contest was open to all children ages 6-11 The winners are:

 

Claire Smock Holly Sernette Isabella Osborn Ellie Roberts Judy Fourie
Elle Vo Colin Maher Tyler Johnston Jillian Newbauer Johnny Kaczmarek
Peyton Knott Dylan Knott Lucy Hall Hannah Holvorson Natalie McNamara

Colorings shown in order as listed above from left to right. Many of these had nice glitter work done on them that doesn't show on the scanned image.

 

The "Celebrate Safely" poster contest also had fifteen winners selected. The winners will receive a $50.00 Visa Gift Card. The poster contest was open to all youth ages 12-15. The winners are:

 

Justin Kaczmarek
Zac Manis Brendon McGinnis Cameron Stidd
Kahla Russell La'Zala Sharp Haley Gann Nikolas Walsh
Zachary Pavel Marshall VanNess Gavin Hooks Kennedy Station
Patricia Greer David Leija Brandon Watkins  

 

Posters shown in order as listed above from left to right. (coming soon)

The "Celebrate Safely" essay contest had had eighteen winners selected. The winners will receive a $50.00 Visa Gift Card The contest was open to all youth ages 12-15. The winners are:

 

 

Ben Hinsley
Stephanie Andrews Rachael Pirtello Alyssa Straley
Taejenae Abram Everbless Khu Sabrina Fant Ben Garris
Sabrina Carmichael Tiessa Hills Kelsey Jones Salem Owens
Taylor Lazio Hannah Lazio Skylar Taylor Issabelle Knight
Abbey Lang Sam Vinogrador    
 

The "Celebrate Safely" story contest. The winner will receive a $1000.00 Visa Gift Card The contest was open to all High School Students. The winner is Gabby Grund.

Fireworks Tip Sheet

Public Fireworks Displays are the safest way to celebrate with fireworks.

Omaha Fireworks Stands 2012

APPLICANT

STAND LOCATION

AMERICAN G I GORUM OMAHA CHAPTER

2002  N  STREET - AMERICAN G I FORUM

AMERICAN LEGION & MASONIC LODGE #102

3208 NORTH 204TH STREET- OLD ELKHORN LANES

ANGELS ON WHEELS, INC DBA CROSS TRAINING CENTER

4911 SOUTH 72ND STREET - ROD KUSH

ASSUMPTION GUADALUPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF OMAHA

3205 "L" STREET - PERKINS

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

5110 SOUTH 108TH STREET - BAG N SAVE

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS

120th & "I" STREET - SPORTS PLAZA

CCF REAL ESTATE HOLDING, LLC/CATHOLIC CHARITIES

7424 DODGE STREET - CENTURY DEVELOPMENT

COMPLETELY KIDS

12110 WEST DODGE ROAD  -MENARD'S

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNSEL OF GREATER OMAHA

15526 SPAULDING STREET - BUCK'S, INC

ENHSA-OFFICE ON AGING DBA MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM

3821 NORTH 167TH COURT - SHOPS OF ELK CREEK

GROVER LITTLE LEAGUE, INC

168TH & W CENTER ROAD - SHOPS OF LEGACY - PARKING LOT

HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION  FORMERLY MISSION FOR ALL  NATIONS

8429 WEST CENTER ROAD - CANFIELDS PLAZA

HETRA & KLIFE OF OMAHA

18201 WRIGHT STREET - WAL-MART

HOPE CENTER, INC

2650 NROTH 90TH STREET - BAG N SAVE

IMPACT ONE COMMUNITY CONNECTION, INC

5001 NORTH 120TH STREET - SHOPPING CENTER PKNG LOT - MULLHALL

JESUIT MIDDLE SCHOOL OF OMAHA

14450 EAGLE RUN DRIVE - GRAYHAWK POINTE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT

LATINO CATHOLIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA

2500 SOUTH 120TH STREET - NOBBIES

LI'L VIKES ATHLETIC ASSOC AUXILLARY, INC., DBA VIKING SHIP COMMUNITY CENTER

3424 NORTH 90TH STREET - UNITY CHURCH

METRO OMAHA SWIM TEAM

2851 SOUTH 168TH STREET - ARMBURST VILLAGE

MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE

8260 GROVER STREET - MANGELSEN'S

MIDWEST TRAILBLAZERS YOUTH PROGRAM

6720 NORTH 73RD PLAZA- SORENSEN PARK PLAZA

MILLARD ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

14444 WEST CENTER ROAD - BAG N SAVE

NEBRASKA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH COALITION, INC

3003 NORTH 108TH STREET - BAG N SAVE

OMAHA CHAPTER OF HOPE WORLDWIDE/OMAHA CHURCH OF CHRIST

17600 WELCH PLAZA - 180TH & "Q" - LANOHA

OMAHA CHILDRENS MUSEUM

721 SOUTH 72ND STREET - 72ND CROSSING, LLC

OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

820 N SADDLE CREEK RD - MIDTOWN PLAZA

OMAHA PARK FOUNDATION

10808 FORT STREET - HY-VEE

OMAHA STREET SCHOOL

711 NORTH 205TH STREET - MENARDS

RONCALLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

9635 IDA STREET - INDUSTRIAL STORAGE - SCHUMACHER

SEPTEMBERFEST SALUTE TO LABOR, INC

3020 SOUTH 84TH STREET - FREDERICK SQUARE

SIENA/FRANCIS HOUSE & JOSHUA CALLINGSWORTH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

4905 SOUTH 135TH STREET - MILLARD LUMBER

SOUTH OMAHA AMERICAN LEGION POST 331

13955 "S" PLAZA - MILLARD PLAZA PIZZA

STEPHEN CENTER, INC.

5500  L  STREET - LITHIA REAL ESTATE, INC.

TORO GIRLS SOCCER CLUB

15310 WEIR STREET - WEST BAY, INC

WOMEN'S CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT

6005 GROVER STREET - FIREFIGHTERS UNION HALL