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Jail Time for Fireworks!

I read this headline today on the NBC13 website for an article "Fireworks Safety Jail Time and Fines"

Of course it got my attention, (like I am sure it did yours!) and what I found was a reminder and call to safety on this Fourth of July weekend.

Here in Alabama, as with many part of the United States, drought-like conditions have reared their ugly head at some points in time over the past dew years. With this in mind, they were reminding us to leave the fireworks to the professionals.

As for the jail time and fines, before you decide to shoot off your fireworks this year, be sure to check with your local municipalities and see if fireworks are allowed. Some areas will fine or even throw you in jail for violating these terms.

These issues also got me thinking (since I have a couple of kids!) about firework safety. I searched and found the found the National Council of Firework Safety website which had an interesting an interesting video on the subject of firework safety as well as some helpful safety tips, such as...

  1. Only use fireworks outdoors
  2. Make sure you have access to water
  3. Never try to re-light a "dud" firework

These are only a few of the safety tips they gave. You can get the rest of the Firework Safety Tips here.

I also found this video here below. This IS NOT the video listed above, but is also a good resource.

Posted Thursday Jul 03
( 07/03/08 10:25PM ) — Chuck Carstensen

They are going off tonight and its annoying to me (slightly).  I am not calling the cops though.

( 07/03/08 10:52PM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Chuck, I have been hearing them all week myself. I figure as long as they don't wake up my kids I won't get to fussy...

( 07/04/08 08:30AM ) — Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate

I will not make my own! lol

Happy 4th of July from Charlottesville!

( 07/04/08 10:13AM ) — Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY

Steve - This is an important issue, too many people get injured each year. The issue with the drought and fire works should be of concern I don't think they mixed well. Last Friday I saw an awesome fireworks display I was on one side of the Hudson River and the display was on the other.

( 07/04/08 12:30PM ) — Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon

Steve I'm always amazed at the people that lose their common sense this time of year!! We live in a big oak tree covered subdivision and one year the minister next door was shooting off big fireworks in our backyards - they could hit our homes or a busy road - all causing huge problems. Me - I just enjoy the Cities shows and stay safe - happy 4th

( 07/07/08 07:38PM ) — "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife...

Wolfe...


I guess I should have read this post before hand. I'm out on Bond :)


TLW...ROAR!

( 07/09/08 09:37PM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Charles, at least not this year.... right?

( 07/10/08 09:14PM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Jennifer, watching fireworks over the water is such a site to see, I am sure you enjoyed it!

( 07/10/08 11:29PM ) — Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

I don't do fireworks myself, but I do enjoy the shows.  I get really annoyed when I see irresponsible people playing with them. 

( 07/14/08 01:51PM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Cyndee, I think a lot of us do loose our common sense during times like this. It would do us all well to bring our common sense with us when we celebrate.

( 07/16/08 12:50PM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Lovely, why does that not surprise me...

( 07/16/08 03:08PM ) — * Rate A Home

Stephen,I wasn't able to get the video to open, but we had some guys staying in a tent in our town last year that started a fire and burned down some expensive homes on the Michigan Lakeshore, I was wondering if it was these young men that may have been in the video.

( 07/17/08 11:48AM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Bob, seeing the results of irresponsible people is what had me shift from shooting to watching myself too

( 07/21/08 09:01AM ) — Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

Duane, I checked the video again and it worked on my end. Maybe next time it will pick back up.

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