Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan said he is outraged after the House State Affairs Committee voted, 6-9, on Monday not to move forward with legislation that would close a fireworks loophole in Idaho.
Meridian Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer also echoed Doan’s concerns in a statement released Monday afternoon, and Nampa Fire Chief Phil Roberts has also stated in the past he is among those in favor of banning the sale of aerial fireworks.
“This summer when someone’s home burns down due to aerial fireworks you can blame the House State Affairs Committee,” Doan said in a statement.
Doan previously announced his plans to work with lawmakers to make it unlawful to purchase or possess illegal fireworks in the state. The current law allows residents to purchase the illegal fireworks but not light them.