The Rye Fire Department would like to remind you of some important safety tips this 4th of July while you are out celebrating. The first is fireworks are dangerous and illegal and should be left to the professionals to handle. It is illegal to posses, buy or sell any fireworks in New York State and it is punishable according to the New York State penal code. Fireworks are very dangerous and serious physical injuries and/ or death can occur. In 2011 there were 4 deaths and approximate 9500 injuries nationwide involving fireworks.
We would also like to remind you to NOT drink and drive and to use a designated driver when necessary if you will be consuming alcoholic beverages.
