Summer is the best season of the year for outdoor barbecues, sports games, and trips to the beach. It’s also a popular time for fireworks due to festive occasions such as the Fourth of July. However, if you’re planning to set off your own sparklers, whether in your yard or at the park, it’s essential to know how to be safe and avoid setting off a fire alarm. 

How to Use Sparklers Safely

1. Don’t Wear Open-Toed Shoes

If you’re planning to be in an area where people will be lighting sparklers, avoid wearing open-toed shoes. These can leave your feet exposed to flying embers and increase the potential for injury. Stay at a safe distance away from the sparklers, and stand up when you’re lighting them to ensure you’re safe from embers. 

2. Don’t Allow Kids to Light Sparklers

Kids should never be allowed to handle fireworks or be in the vicinity where you are lighting them. If you can’t keep an eye on them while lighting the sparklers, make sure there’s another adult around who can. Having unsupervised children light sparklers could result in severe burns or eye injuries or have them set off the fire alarm. 

3. Keep Water Nearby

Due to the risk of fire, it’s important to keep a bucket of water or hose nearby. After a sparkler has been used, it should still be immersed in water to ensure there are no lingering embers. After being put in water, you can safely dump any used sparklers in the trash. 

Whether you’re lighting sparklers or attending a firework show, it’s always important to be safe when dealing with fire. If you need to install fire alarms in your home or business this season, turn to the team at HSI Security. Located in Dayton, OH, this locally owned and operated company offers a comprehensive selection of security devices, from burglar and fire alarms to surveillance cameras and remote security monitoring systems. Give them a call today at (937) 479-6628 or visit them online to schedule an estimate for a fire alarm.