Tips and Safety

Storage Upon Delivery

1. Upon delivery, check box and ensure accuracy of the order and condition of devices.
2. Return fireworks to closed box and reseal until day of display.
3. Store box in a cool, dry place away from children or pets.

Preparation

1. Read the instructions on the label of each and every device.
2. Decide on a firing order. We recommend going from smaller to larger pieces, alternating between different physical types. Ie. Stick (roman candle), tube on stand (floral), triangle (cake), etc.
3. Once an order is established, number the pieces with masking tape and a black marker.

Tools of the Trade

1. The recommended method for lighting fireworks is with a bbq lighter. The elongated lighter will ensure that the person lighting the device will not be burned by sparks when the wick ignites.
2. Always have a large bucket of water closeby.
3. Have a debris bucket for discharged fireworks.
4. Use a flashlight to quickly locate and identify fireworks.
5. A bucket or wheelbarrow of sand or dirt will be necessary to bury multishot items 1/3 of their length so that they do not tip over during their effect.
6. An even, flat surface will be necessary for items on stands that are single shot with their effects in the air.

Sparklers

1. Never give sparklers to children under 12 years of age.
2. Anyone under 18 years of age using sparklers must be supervised by an adult.
3. Always extinguish sparklers in a water-filled bucket.
4. The easiest way to light sparklers is with a lit sparkler.

Set-up

1. Arrange devices in their firing order.
2. Cover unlit fireworks with a box or tarp and ensure they are well away from the firing area and spectators.
3. Choose a firing area which is well away from overhead power lines, buildings, structures, or cars. Government of Canada suggests that the firing area should be 20 metres away from spectators.
4. Choose a spectator area which is well away from the firing area.

Firing

1. Light fireworks one at a time.
2. Angle multishot devices 10-15 degrees away from spectators and structures.
3. Never approach a malfunctioning firework. Pour water on device and put in your debris bucket
4. Do not fire devices in high wind conditions.

After Display

1. Pour water over discharged fireworks in debris bucket.
2. Keep children and pets away.
3. Put in a garbage receptacle the following day.