Windsor Fire Protection District

Windsor Fire Protection District

8200 Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA 95492-9217
Telephone: (707) 838-1170
Fax: (707) 838-1173
 
 
 
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  News Release: 06/20/06 Reminder: All Fireworks Are Illegal In Windsor  

NEWS RELEASE

Date: June 20, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REMINDER: ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN WINDSOR

Windsor, CA—Windsor Fire Protection District officials want to remind Windsor-area residents that all fireworks (including “safe and sane” fireworks and sparklers) are illegal in Windsor—both within the Town limits and in the surrounding unincorporated areas.

Officials warn that fire conditions are extreme this year. The exceptionally high weeds that resulted from last season’s record rainfall, combined with high temperatures, low humidity and wind, create a recipe for disaster. “When you consider these conditions and that we have only two firefighters on duty,” says Fire Chief Ron Collier, “it’s a scary scenario. We most likely will not be able to contain a fire while it is still small. We absolutely need the public’s help in reducing the likelihood of a fire.”

Fireworks, even the safe and sane ones, are dangerous. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 8 deaths were associated with fireworks in 2004, 9600 people sustained injuries requiring emergency room treatment (6,000 of these between June 19 and July 19, 2004), and 40 percent of the injuries occurred to children under 15. Sparklers accounted for almost half of the injuries in children less than 5. Hands and eyes were the most commonly injured body parts.

In addition to the potential danger to life and limb, those using any fireworks can be held responsible for all costs associated with any fire that results, including the cost of fighting the fire, which can be tens of thousands of dollars.

“We want everyone to have a great 4th of July holiday,” comments Chief Ron Collier, “and we want them to be safe. The Town of Windsor is planning an event-filled weekend for of the 4th, including its annual fireworks show on Monday, July 3. We strongly encourage everyone to celebrate by attending these events.”

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Contact: Battalion Chief Matt Gustafson
Office: 707/838-1170
FAX: 707/838-1173
E-mail: mgustafston@windsorfpd.com 

 

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