The Fourth of July can be a fun time filled with great memories and family gatherings. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. To help you celebrate safely this year, please review local fireworks laws and safety tips.
- Hours for discharge of legal fireworks: July 4, 9 a.m. to midnight.
- No aerial devices are allowed in North Bend.
- No fireworks may be possessed or discharged in any public park.
- By state law, fireworks sales are limited to people aged 16 and older.
Legal Fireworks include ground fireworks, hand-held sparkling devices and smoke devices. All fireworks retail stands in North Bend sell only fireworks that are legal in North Bend. For more information on North Bend fireworks laws, review North Bend Municipal Code (NBMC) 8.20.010.
Before you light fireworks — be prepared:
- Purchase only legal fireworks, available at licensed stands.
- Place pets indoors; they may become frightened.
- Have a bucket of water nearby in which to place all used fireworks.
- Keep a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks from fireworks.
- Know the emergency number to call for your area, your home address/location, and basic first aid.
- Teach your children to “stop, drop, and roll” if their clothes catch on fire.
When lighting fireworks — be safe:
- Use only outdoors on a level, flat, hard surface.
- Only adults should light fireworks.
- Use eye protection; wear safety goggles.
- Light one firework at a time and move away quickly.
- Do not lean over fireworks when lighting.
- Do not relight fireworks.
- Keep spectators at a safe distance. Follow manufacturers recommendations.
- Keep away from anything that can burn.
- Follow the directions on the label carefully.
- Be considerate of your neighbors, family pets, and your environment.
- Obey the time restrictions for discharge.
Be Responsible – after the fireworks are done:
- Clean up all debris when finished.
- Duds can be dangerous. If a fireworks item does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen minutes, approach it carefully, and place it in a bucket of water.
- Make sure unused fireworks, matches, and lighters are out of sight and reach of children.
- Before throwing away any used fireworks, make sure they are cold. Soaking in a bucket of water for at least 10 minutes before placing the fireworks in a plastic garbage bag will ensure they won’t catch anything on fire. Do not soak unused fireworks in water.
Please call the local non-emergency line (425-888-3333) to report unlawful fireworks, and call 9-1-1 to request emergency police, fire, or medical assistance.