APSEF Video Series Advances Proximate Pyrotechnics Safety
As the use of proximate pyrotechnics continues to grow at concerts, sporting events, theatrical productions, and other live experiences, proper training, planning, and compliance have never been more important.
The APSEF, in collaboration with the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA), has released a new six-part video series dedicated to the safe and responsible use of proximate pyrotechnics. The series examines factors contributing to recent incidents and offers practical guidance for companies, operators, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Celebrate Safely Activity Books Fireworks Safety Coloring Activity books are produced by Pyro Novelties in partnership with the Foundation and made available to fireworks companies for purchase and distribution to their customers. This fun-filled and informative 16 paged activity book allows kids to learn about the safe and proper use of fireworks; information they can share with their parents and other adults in their lives. The books feature Professor Sparkz and have been designed to compliment the curriculum kits, videos and other resources currently available on the Foundation's website. Over 400,000 books have been distributed over the past three years and there is a Spanish version to help spread the message of celebrating safely with legal consumer fireworks.
Partners with the NFA on Safety Foundation Treasurer A.J. Burns conducted a session during the National Fireworks Association (NFA) convention to update the NFA membership on the mission and goals of the Foundation. He and other Board members including President Herb Chan, Paul Smith, PGI, and Brandon Corn, Fireworks Over America helped staff an information booth in the NFA trade show to distribute Foundation materials and further engage their membership. We look forward to continued cooperation with the NFA and other industry organizations.
Celebrate Safely: Programs Educate Youth
Bucket Brigade The Foundation is pleased to support the continued expansion of the Bucket Brigade, a community fire prevention initiative that promotes the safe disposal of consumer fireworks. Building on the program’s success in Colorado, where 18 fire departments adopted the initiative and nearly 2,000 buckets were distributed, the Bucket Brigade has expanded into eight additional states.
The program encourages residents to soak used fireworks in a bucket of water overnight before disposal to help prevent fires. Participating departments receive access to an implementation playbook, educational materials, safety stickers, and guidance on working with local businesses to source buckets.
We commend the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and participating fire departments for their leadership and encourage other communities to bring the Bucket Brigade to their residents. Click here to learn more!
In the Bag for Safety
The Foundation’s “In the Bag for Safety” campaign was successfully launched in 2018 and has distributed well over 1 million shopping bags that include the Foundation’s Celebrate Safety tips - generating thousands of dollars in contributions for the Foundation. Created in partnership with Pyro Novelties, the bags come in two sizes and have a red & blue patriotic theme. We urge retailers to consider supporting the Foundation in 2025 by ordering their bags early Please visit the Pyro Novelties wholesale website for more information.
Partners with the NFA on Safety
