Jared has always been a bit of pyro.
At Christmas, it’s always something with the candles. He lights them, running his finger quickly back and forth through the flame for what seems like hours.
At Halloween it’s the jack-o-lanterns. “How many candles can I cram in there without it catching fire?” he thinks.
And at the Fourth of July … well that’s his favorite.
Do you know a guy like Jared in your life? If so, help keep them safe this Fourth of July by passing along some firework safety tips:
- Only buy legal fireworks: Before anyone spends a single dollar, make sure your local laws even allow fireworks. If you do buy, find a reputable store—not some shady car trunk in a back alley. As for homemade fireworks, don’t even try it if you want to stay away from the ER.
- Don’t let young kids play with or light fireworks: What about sparklers you may ask? Well nobody realizes how hot sparklers get—2,000 degrees—enough to burn metal! Those little ones need to be extra careful around fireworks.
- Don’t point or throw fireworks at anyone: Let’s honor the sacredness of body and life; don’t launch fireworks toward friends or family members.
- Get out of the way: After lighting the wick, back up and get to a safe distance, making sure no part of your body is near the firework.
- Keep water at hand: Fill a bucket of water, or have a garden hose ready-to-go, just in case. And when the show is over, saturate the fireworks before throwing them away to prevent a trash fire.
Better yet, instead of buying fireworks this year, why not go to a local fireworks show? Save yourself the hassle (and money) and attend a local fireworks show, which keeps everyone, including Jared, safe.
