Every year in the United States, we celebrate the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks - the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events resulting from fireworks use. The safest way to enjoy them is through public displays conducted by professional pyrotechnicians hired by communities. Learning fireworks safety tips can help ensure that everyone has a happy and safe summer holiday. 

-The Members of the Hawthorne Fire Department

For additional fireworks safety information, click here:  http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/fireworks.shtm