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Fireworks: Leave it to the experts!
July 2, 2025 — Fireworks have been a part of the Fourth of July celebration tradition ever since the country's beginning, with the founding fathers themselves seeing fireworks fit to mark the birth of their nation... MORE

Fireworks: Leave it to the experts!
June 28, 2024 — The message each year is simple: be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts. In addition, keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used... MORE

Eleven fatalities cause for concern heading into Fourth of July weekend
June 29, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has lost 11 teammates to preventable mishaps since the kickoff of the 101 Critical Days of Summer began in late May. With the long Fourth of July weekend approaching, more members will be at increased risk... MORE

With the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks safety becomes a focus area.

This Fourth of July, be cautious around fireworks
June 30, 2022 — Fireworks are nothing less than recreational explosive devices. As such, they represent a potentially hazardous exposure to anyone in proximity and should be treated with the utmost caution at all times... MORE

Fireworks: leave it to the experts
June 28, 2022 — Fireworks have been a tradition of America's Independence Day celebrations. But if you want to see fireworks, play it safe and go to a public show put on by experts. ... MORE

Stay safe this 4th of July
July 2, 2021 — Celebrating our nation on the 4th of July should never end in tragedy. Sadly, the holiday can become deadly when alcohol and fireworks are thrown in the mix... MORE

Planes on tarmac with fireworks in the background - Fireworks Safety Tips

BAMC treats patient impaled with firework; underscores need for safety
July 2, 2019 — Fireworks won’t be the only thing skyrocketing on the Fourth of July. Injuries will also be on the rise if people light up the sky without keeping safety in mind. One San Antonio resident found out the hard way that fireworks festivities can backfire in life-changing ways in a split second. ... MORE

The majority of fireworks-related incidents are due to amateurs attempting to use professional-grade, homemade, or other illegal fireworks or explosives. In 2017, eight people died and more than 12,000 needed medical treatment due to these incidents.