Hawaii Wildfire

Management Organization
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd., Ste. 211
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0900
www.hawaiiwildfire.org
Prevent Wildfire
and Injuries
This 4th of July
For More Info:
Hawaiis Fireworks Laws
www.capitol.hawaii.gov
Click on Hawaii Revised Statutes -
Search Text 132D
Hawaii Fire Department
Prevention Bureau
www.hawaiicounty.gov/fire-prevention-
bureau
(808) 932-2912
In Hawaii, each year during the
week of Independence Day, wildfire
incidents tend to skyrocket
threatening our natural resources,
communities, and the lives of
firefighters. Fireworks also present
injury risks: In 2012, U.S. hospital
emergency rooms treated an
estimated 8,700 people for fireworks
related injuries, according to the
National Fire Protection Agency.
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Brought to you by Hawaii Wildfire
Management Organization with guidelines
endorsed by Hawaii Fire Department
This publication was made possible through a grant from the
USDA Forest Service and with the help of HWMOs partners from
Hawaii Fire Department. HWMO is an equal opportunity employer.
Before You Start:
Always read the instructions
carefully before attempting to light
the firework.
Wear proper clothing. This
includes cotton or denim, long pants, eye
protection, shoes and ear protection (if
necessary).
Use fireworks in a safe and
approved outdoor area. Stay away
from dry
grassy areas,
buildings,
vehicles, and
flammable
materials.

Have a
bucket of
water,
hose or a fire
extinguisher nearby in case of a fire.
During:
Practice situational awareness.
Make sure all participants are a safe
distance away from the fireworks.
After:
Use with adult supervision.
Children may use fireworks while under
the immediate supervision of a parent or
adult.
Light fireworks one at a time.
Light fireworks at arms length
and move to a safe distance once the
fuse has been lit.
Do not horseplay around with
fireworks. Do not throw or toss
fireworks at another person or animal.
Al cohol , dr ugs and
fireworks do not mix.
Do not pick up unexploded
fireworks. Malfunctioning fireworks
should be soaked in a bucket of water
for one hour before disposing in a
metal trash bin. Do not try to re-light
a malfunctioning firework.
HFD will be conducting a
collection of un-used and
unwanted fireworks on July 10th.
Call the Fire Prevention Bureau at
(808) 932-2912 for further information
regarding the pick-up and drop-off
locations.
Spot check the area to make
sure you have collected all debris
and dead and live firework devices.
Fireworks are only allowed during
the hours of
1:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
on July 4th.
Fireworks photos by Howard Pinksy
Do no t r e mov e t h e
contents or disassemble
fireworks.
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These guidelines apply to Hawaii
County only. If you are in another
county, check with your local agencies
about their specific guidelines.