Fireworks 2014

Fireworks Videos and B-roll

Consumer fireworks sound clips and B-roll

NFPA President Jim Shannon and other professionals discuss the dangers of consumer fireworks and the severe injuries they incur. A B-roll of consumer fireworks is also included.

Demonstrating the dangers of consumer fireworks

The Alliance for Consumer Fireworks and NFPA highlight the dangers of consumer fireworks with a demonstration at the Massachusetts Fire Academy in Stow, Mass.

Family injured in N.H. fireworks incident describes experience

Patrick and Marci Foy, and their daughter, Olivia, were injured while attending a family celebration, and were among more than a dozen people hurt. They share their personal story and talk about how this horrific incident continues to impact their lives.

Consumer fireworks and safety

Michael Shannon, a three-year-old boy, was killed when a legal consumer firework struck him in the head during a July 4th family celebration. Michael’s parents and sister talk about their memories of Michael, the pain they’ve endured in the years since his death, and their hope that parents will understand the danger of consumer fireworks.

Dan Doofus

With adult-focused irreverence, NFPA’s Dan Doofus reinforces why people should never use consumer fireworks.

The Dangers of Consumer Fireworks (B-roll only)

This B-roll visually demonstrates the power of consumer fireworks and the harm they can inflict.

Washington State has higher fireworks injuries and fire rates than Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Steven Coan says that in Washington State, where some consumer fireworks are legal, there are 45 fireworks injuries to every one fireworks injury in Massachusetts, and twice as many fireworks-related fires.

Public Service Announcements

The dangers of consumer fireworks – fountains/sparklers

This PSA showcases the types of injuries that can occur when consumer fireworks are used. It also includes voices of victims injured by fireworks as well as commentary by fire, police and healthcare professionals.

Safe? Sane? Consumer fireworks are neither

This PSA urges people not to use consumer fireworks because they’re simply too dangerous, highlighting the fact that fireworks are responsible for thousands of fires and injuries each year.