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For Immediate Release:
July 1, 2021
For More Information Contact:
Jason L. Evans | PIO
jason.evans@dallascityhall.com
Dallas Fire and Police Monitor for 4th of July Fireworks Activities
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) and the Dallas Police Department (DPD) will lead efforts to monitor for fireworks related activities this 4th of July holiday weekend. Last year, the efforts of both resulted in the confiscation of nearly 900 lbs. of fireworks and the issuance of 11 citations.
Considering several professional fireworks shows, which were cancelled in 2020, will actually be taking place this year, we expect it will decrease the number of individuals purchasing fireworks and illegally using them within the city limits. However, with the following measures in place, we hope to curb whatever temptation is still there and make it a safe holiday weekend for everyone to enjoy.
On July 3rd and 4th, teams consisting of two (2) DFR Fire Prevention Officers and one (1) DPD Officer will be assigned to each police subdivision to monitor for illegal fireworks use and respond to complaints received through dispatch; which will be staffed with a Fire Prevention Officer for the routing of such calls. Additional Fire Prevention Officers and Inspectors will be staffed at an undisclosed location for the intake, weighing and storage of confiscated fireworks.
On the Fire Operations side, DFR’s Emergency Response Bureau will deploy two (2) wildland boosters, on July 3rd and 4th, to patrol high risk areas in the City, from Noon thru 2:00 a.m. Additionally, Marine 1 will be placed into service, on July 3rd, 4th and 5th to provide safety for those on the water at Lake Ray Hubbard. These proactive measures are intended to help reduce the reflex time required to get resources on location to grass fires and water rescue calls respectively during the holiday weekend.
FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN DALLAS
DFR wants to remind everyone that fireworks are illegal in the City of Dallas, and up to 5,000 feet outside the city limits. Anyone in possession of or using fireworks, will have the fireworks confiscated and a citation will be issued. Fines can be up to $2,000.
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