Fireworks Reminder for Selling and Discharging
With Victoria Day celebrations only a week away, the Town of Caledon Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind retailers and homeowners about their responsibilities selling, purchasing and setting off fireworks so that the celebration can be enjoyed by everyone. Be extra cautious and courteous with your surrounding neighbour’s properties.
Selling
Retailers can only sell Fireworks 10 days prior to Victoria Day and Canada Day with a permit that is obtainable from the Fire & Emergency Services department at a cost of $100.00. See By-law #2009-097 for full permit requirements at www.caledon.ca.
Discharge
The Town strictly prohibits fireworks on public property, park land and parks, including roadways and sidewalks. Fireworks can only be set off on May 20 and are restricted to private property. Discharging fireworks on any other day is in contravention of the by-law and is subject to a fine.
Fireworks Safety Instructions
Appoint a responsible person to be in charge.
Carefully read and follow the label directions on fireworks packaging.
Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.
Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry
grass.
Keep onlookers a safe distance away, upwind from the area where fireworks are
discharged.
Light only one firework at a time and only when they are on the ground. Never try to
light a firework in your hand or re-light dud fireworks. For dud fireworks, it is best to wait
30 minutes and soak them in a bucket of water. Dispose of them in a metal container.
Keep sparklers away from children. Sparklers burn extremely hot and can ignite
clothing, cause blindness and result in severe burns. As the sparkler wire remains hot
for some minutes after burnout, it should be immediately soaked in water to avoid injury.
If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and
seek medical attention, if necessary.
Wheels – These types of fireworks should be nailed securely to a post or fence allowing
spinning clearance. These items will start trees on fire.
Watch children carefully and always be aware and attentive.
For more information on the Fireworks By-law, please contact Caledon Fire & Emergency Services at 905.584.2272 x.4303 or visit the website at www.caledon.ca.
Complaints
As a part of ongoing public safety measures, the OPP will also have foot and bike patrols monitoring all types of violations. For immediate, after hours complaints, please contact the OPP dispatch at 1.888.310.1122.
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Media Contact:
Bethany Lee
Corporate Communications
905.584.2272 x.4106 | communications@caledon.ca
