Fireworks Safety

As kids, we saw the rules associated with fireworks as a way of spoiling our fun. After a couple of close calls with nearly blowing our fingers off we learned that there’s probably a good reason to play it safe. Fireworks after all are well-trained explosives...

With the July 4th weekend upon us it might be wise to remember some simple safety rules for Fireworks. I always gets me a bit concerned when I see adults and kids around fireworks in swim suits, shorts and flip-flops. You have to cover as much of your body as possible and make sure it is not a synthetic fabric. Those darn things melt to your skin and that hurts forever.

It is now legal to purchase fireworks that up to now were banned in Kentucky. While this is good news for fireworks lovers, it is a concern for the Owensboro Fire Department. Safety is the key concern and Monday June 20th Owensboro Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief Steve Leonard discussed that on the Joe Lowe Morning Show...