Fireworks Safety

Town of Stevensville Rules & Regulations

Discharge of legal “safe and sane” fireworks is allowable ONLY on July 3 from 6:00pm to Midnight and July 4 from 8:00am to Midnight. Fireworks are prohibited in all parks and Town owned properties. 

Ensure you are using legal fireworks by purchasing them from state-licensed stands. Fireworks are on sale in Stevensville from June 24 to July 5 ONLY.  Or as an alternative, the Town invites all residents to enjoy a professional fireworks show in the region.

Where They Can Be Used

Fireworks are PROHIBITED in public parks except as part of a duly authorized public firework display.

Precautions

The Stevensville Fire Department urges all citizens to follow the following precautions when using fireworks:

Before you light fireworks: "Be Prepared!" Purchase only legal fireworks, available at approved stands. Talk with family members and guests about the laws for your area. Place pets indoors as they may become frightened. Keep a bucket of water nearby in which to place all used fireworks. Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks. Clear a level area away from things that can burn. Know the emergency number to call for your area, your 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!" Set family boundaries. Have a designated adult light all fireworks. Do not allow young children to light fireworks. Use eye protection, wear safety goggles. Light one at a time, move away quickly, and keep at a safe distance until the display is finished. Use only outdoors, away from anything that can burn. To prevent injuries, never throw fireworks and never hold fireworks in your hand.

After you finish: "Be Responsible!" Clean up all debris when finished. Duds can be dangerous; if a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen minutes, approach it carefully, and place it in a bucket of water. Be sure all unused fireworks, matches and lighters are out of the sight and reach of children.

Fireworks Disposal

Do not store or transport fireworks in plastic bags as they can create static electricity which can result in an ignition source for the fireworks.  Fireworks should be separated and stored in paper bags.

Do not put unused fireworks in water either.  Due to the chemical make-up of the powder used in fireworks, putting old fireworks in water actually increases their instability and can result in premature and unexpected ignition.

For information specific to Stevensville, contact the Stevensville Fire Department at (406) 777-5271.

Stevensville Code for Fireworks