Phoenix Firefighters to Demonstrate Fireworks Safety this Week

On June 29, Phoenix firefighters will demonstrate the correct manner to use permissible fireworks.

The sale of permissible fireworks started on May 20 and will go through July 6.  The use of permissible fireworks is allowed from June 24 through July 6.

The penalty for selling, buying or utilizing fireworks outside the permissible dates is a civil fine of $1,000.  Use of fireworks on preservation land owned by the City of Phoenix is a Class 1 Misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine.  Fireworks of any kind are dangerous and the Phoenix Fire Department encourages folks not to use them.

Phoenix firefighters will conduct demonstrations on the following date:

Date: June 29th

Time: 9 a.m.

Location:

Phoenix Fire Training Academy

2425 W. Lower Buckeye Road