JFRD tips on firework safety during the 4th of July

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s that time of year!

Fireworks will be going off around town to celebrate the 4th so we invited JFRD Captain Eric Prosswimmer to News4Jax today for a few safety reminders.

Here are some of the main points that he covered:

• Kids should not handle fireworks
• Drinking and fireworks don’t mix
• Never hold fireworks when you light them
• Never aim fireworks at anybody
• Keep fireworks away from flammable
• Do NOT try to re-light or handle malfunctioned fireworks
• Soak used fireworks in a bucket of water for several hours

Since January, 1,694 fires have burned approximately 91,000 acres throughout Florida.

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