State Fire Marshal’s Office<\/a> with input from of emergency dispatch centers and should be used a guide when to call 911 regarding fireworks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\u2022 Are fireworks legal within the city or county I live in?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fireworks inquiries can be answered by searching the internet for local restrictions or calling the local police or fire department\u2019s non-emergency phone number.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 I want to report fireworks violations:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Being used in a fireworks ban area<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Time of use<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fireworks violations may be reported by calling the local police department\u2019s non-emergency phone number.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 I have a firework related injury from using fireworks, example:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Burns<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Injury to eye<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Severed body parts<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, call 911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 A fire has started from the use of fireworks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, call 911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 The neighbor is using illegal fireworks (M-80\u2019s)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, call 911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Or the local police department\u2019s non-emergency phone number.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Where do I get a fireworks stand license?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at (360) 596-3913 or check the Internet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 I have old consumer fireworks I want to get rid of.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Call the local police or fire department\u2019s non-emergency phone number.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 I have found a short piece of pipe with a fuse coming out of it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, call 911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leave the device where it is and do not pick it up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 There is a storage container at the neighbor\u2019s house loaded with fireworks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Call the local police or fire department\u2019s non-emergency phone number.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 My next door neighbor is making fireworks in his garage?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, call 911<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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