fireworks may be flashing across the sky this Canada Day weekend but as some gear up to celebrate Fire Chiefs are urging safety we do have a position and we believe that fireworks should only and I’ll repeat only be used by certified uh professionals anyone 18 and older in Canada can buy and use fireworks though it should be done from a reputable retailer but people are urged to know the different regulations your city and Province have before setting them off fireworks are still considered explosives that have caused injuries and officials say it’s why safety is key when using them this means checking the manufacturer’s recommendations so you know where to discharge them and how much distance there should be between the fireworks and people and to not use them if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol people should also be aware of how fireworks can start fires and why it’s important to be careful if you choose to set them off yourself buyers start uh with one Amber one spark the these devices that we’re talking about today fireworks will put off those Embers and those Sparks that we’re talking about Canadians are also encouraged to check your city’s regulations to know if setting off fireworks is even legal where you live because the last thing anyone wants when celebrating Canada Day or any event is the potential damage caused from a firework especially if you should not have been using them in the first place Sean preville Global News
If you’re planning to set off fireworks this Canada Day weekend, some fire chiefs say you should take safety precautions before doing so, or skip doing it yourself and attend a fireworks show instead.
“We do have a position, and we believe that fireworks should only — and I repeat, only — be used by certified professionals,” Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs said.
Anyone 18 and older can legally purchase fireworks in Canada, though the federal government notes that they should always be purchased from a reputable retailer that sells products that meet the country’s safety rules and standards.
Global’s Sean Previl reports.
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