Fourth of July is right around the corner and firefighters want you to know just a few tips to keep yourself and other people safe on the major holiday.
Firefighter Connor Galvin of Old Town says his town is one of the places where fireworks are allowed. Lt. Bartlett says the community should know firefighters will be on standby to help — should anything happen.
“Don’t point them at people, be away from them when they do light, and don’t have them near other flammable materials,” says Galvin.
Galvin says safety tips are on each product you purchase, so pay close attention to those.
“Don’t allow children to set them off. Set them off one at a time. If for some reason an accident occurs, and one does not go off after being lit, do not attempt to handle or relight it,” says Galvin.