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Fireworks Safety
Celebrate responsibly by following Florida law and practicing safe fireworks habits. The information below answers common questions about fireworks, permits, and safety tips to help protect your family, neighbors, and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use fireworks?
Only adults should handle and ignite fireworks.
When can fireworks be used?
Under Florida law, consumer fireworks may only be used on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Independence Day. Fireworks must stop by midnight.
How do I obtain a permit for a public fireworks display?
Contact the Clay County Fire Rescue Fire Marshal's Office to obtain the required permit.
Can I use fireworks in a Clay County park?
No. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in all Clay County parks.
What Is Considered a Firework?
- Fireworks: Firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, torpedoes, toy cannons using explosives, blank cartridges, and other explosive or combustible devices.
- Not Fireworks: Approved sparklers, novelty and trick noisemakers, toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, and certain agricultural uses permitted by law.
Fireworks Safety Tips
- Purchase fireworks only from licensed vendors.
- Use only approved sparklers and always supervise children.
- Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers.
- Light only one firework at a time.
- Never attempt to relight a "dud." Soak it in water before disposal.
- Use fireworks on a flat, hard surface away from homes, trees, vehicles, and dry vegetation.
- Keep children and pets at least 30 feet away from ignited fireworks.
- Never carry fireworks in your pocket or ignite them in metal or glass containers.
- Keep a garden hose, bucket of water, or fire extinguisher nearby.
- Place used fireworks and sparklers in water and make sure they are completely cool before placing them in the trash.
- Be considerate of your neighbors, veterans, first responders, and pets. Loud fireworks may trigger PTSD or frighten animals. Learn more about protecting pets during fireworks and how fireworks can affect individuals with PTSD .