The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office also encourages all residents to celebrate responsibly and follow safety recommendations provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
• It is unlawful to sell fireworks to children under twelve (12) years of age unless accompanied by an adult.
• It is unlawful to sell fireworks to any intoxicated or irresponsible person.
• Fireworks may not be ignited or discharged within five hundred (500) feet of any church, hospital, asylum, public school, location where fireworks are stored or sold, or any unharvested flammable agricultural crop.
• Fireworks may not be ignited or discharged from a motor vehicle.
• No person may throw or place ignited fireworks into or at a motor vehicle.
• No person may throw or discharge fireworks at or near groups of people.
• Only attend professional fireworks displays whenever possible rather than using consumer fireworks at home.
• Purchase only legal, properly labeled fireworks from licensed sellers.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose readily available in case of fire or malfunction.
• Wear protective eyewear when handling or lighting fireworks.
Never attempt to relight a malfunctioning or 'dud' firework. Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly with water before disposal.
• Dispose of all used fireworks by placing them in a bucket of water and allowing them to soak completely before discarding them in the trash.
• Keep children at a safe distance and never allow unsupervised use of fireworks.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Do not use fireworks near dry grass, brush, structures, vehicles, or other combustible materials.
• Do not consume alcohol or impairing substances while handling or lighting fireworks.
• Make sure your pets are in a safe place. A lot of animals are terrified of fireworks and the sounfd of them.