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Safely Setting Up A Fireworks Display

Aaron Zambo • Nov 12, 2021

Safely Setting Up A Fireworks Display

It’s summer time and you may be one of thousands that love the ultimate end to a wonderful summer night: fireworks. You may need to be careful though, fireworks are danger and need to be set up correctly, especially Indiana Fireworks. You need to keep safety a priority to protect both you and the spectators around you. Fireworks set up incorrectly are dangerous and you need to consider safety no matter what Indiana fireworks display you have in mind.


Know Your Area

Setting up your fireworks display may seem easy, but you need to make sure you know what is around you. Making sure that you aren’t near any flammable trees or too close to your house is important, you don’t want to be near any houses that can catch on fire. Also, some communities prohibit the use of fireworks so making sure that your area allows fireworks is essential to your fireworks display.


Safety Precautions

Keep in mind safety is your number one concern when dealing with fireworks; when setting up fireworks you need to be as far away as possible once the light is lit when you’re going to set off your fireworks. Before, when you’re setting up your display, you need to keep all lighters and potential lighters away from your fireworks to ensure that they don’t accidentally go off. Also, keep everyone away that is not an experienced fireworks person away, especially if they are children to make sure no accidents go off. Once you set off your fireworks make sure that you dispose your used fireworks safely.


Coordinate Your Fireworks

Coordinating your fireworks before you set up will allow you to set up quickly and efficiently. You need to make sure to have fireworks that complement each other but do not contrast each other. It is easier to set up fireworks based on the way they are in terms of safety. You don’t want to have a short firework going off while you’re trying to light a longer firework. Making sure that you don’t have to light multiple fireworks at once is important because you want to keep safety as your primary concern while you’re coordinating your fireworks.


Time Is Of The Essence

Timing is key when setting up your fireworks. As stated earlier you need to keep in mind when your fireworks are going to be lit and how many you have to light within the short span of time. Make sure to consider how long each firework takes to start sparking and how long you have to light it when handling multiple fireworks. Keeping you safe while you are running around letting off fireworks is key and taking time into consideration is of the utmost importance.


Fireworks are dangerous and you need to consider exactly what you are doing before setting up a display. Keep in mind what you could lose if you messed up your set up. You need to keep your priorities centered on safety and a great show. Good luck with your fireworks display and enjoy the show.


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