Fireworks-Education

Keep It Legal. Keep It Safe.

Welcome to the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Fireworks Safety and Education page. Fireworks can make celebrations fun, but it’s important to use them safely. Each year, fireworks cause injuries and fires across the state.

To keep everyone safe, always buy legal fireworks from licensed stores or stands. Some communities may have restrictions in place for the use or sale of fireworks. Check and follow these restrictions. Stay away from people, pets, and buildings when lighting fireworks. If a firework doesn’t go off, don’t try to relight it. Instead, soak it in water and throw it away. Always keep a bucket of water or a charged hose nearby in case of a fire.

Remember, fireworks are not allowed on beaches, in state parks, at campgrounds and several other places. Learning about fireworks safety can help prevent accidents and a fire.

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Hover over the images below to learn important safety messages before you celebrate with fireworks. Be sure to click through the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn even more.

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Yes. Check to see if your city or county has a firework use or sale restriction in place. Follow all restrictions.

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Check restrictions and only use legal fireworks. Please have a bucket of water, fire extinguisher, or charged hose nearby.

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Fireworks are prohibited on beaches, at state parks, and on state or federal forest lands.

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Dispose of used fireworks and debris properly. Soak used fireworks and duds in a bucket of water before disposing them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not call 911 unless it's an emergency.

You can report the illegal use of fireworks by calling your local law enforcement agency's non-emergency dispatch. Under Oregon law, they are authorized to enforce fireworks laws.

480.120 Sale, possession, and use of fireworks prohibited; exceptions; enforcement.

(2) Law enforcement officers of the state, county, or municipality shall enforce the provisions of ORS 480.111 to 480.165. [Amended by 1983 c.788 §1; 1985 c.789 §1]

Please call the Oregon State Police non-emergency number at 1-800-452-7888 for assistance.

Retail: Oregon consumer legal fireworks, also called retail fireworks, can be used without a permit from our office. Commonly-known Oregon consumer legal fireworks include fountains, flitter sparklers, and ground spinners.

Limited: 1.4g products, known as consumer fireworks, may be used in Oregon only with a valid permit issued by our office. Common 1.4g fireworks include bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, and certain aerial fireworks.

They can be purchased at an Oregon-permitted retail fireworks sales location during the sale dates of June 23 to July 6. Click here for approved locations. Each year, this will be updated with the current list.

Under Oregon law, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has no regulations on when you can use retail fireworks purchased during the retail fireworks sale dates of June 23 to July 6; however, check with the local government for local regulations.

You can use Oregon consumer legal fireworks, also called retail fireworks, where fireworks are not prohibited.

Some prohibited locations include Oregon State beaches, parks, campgrounds, and State and Federal forest lands. You may also want to check local regulations. For more information, visit their websites.

No, fireworks must be purchased from an Oregon permitted retail fireworks sales location.

Fireworks that fly in the air, explode, or behave in an uncontrolled and unpredictable manner are not allowed in Oregon without the proper permit issued by our agency.

A limited fireworks display permit allows the use of 1.4g fireworks, such as bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, and certain aerial fireworks. Click for information on the permitting process.

No, Oregon law prohibits the use of sky lanterns in Oregon.

You can use Oregon consumer legal fireworks, also called retail fireworks, where fireworks are not prohibited.

Some prohibited locations are Oregon State beaches, parks, campgrounds, and State and Federal forest lands. You may also want to check local regulations. For more information, visit their websites.

There could be local restrictions in place. Always check with your local city, county, and other local authorities before using fireworks.

Consequences and Authority

What can happen if I'm caught using fireworks in prohibited areas?

Under Oregon law, officials may seize fireworks, and you may be charged with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $2,500 per violation and a civil penalty of up to $500.

Can I be held liable for damage and costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by fireworks used by myself or my child?

Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage may be held liable and required to pay fire suppression costs or other damage. A parent's legal responsibility when your child sets a fire (PDF)

Oregon Laws and Rules Related to Fireworks

Oregon Revised Statutes for Fireworks (480.110 through 480.165)

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 837, Division 12

Pest Control (Agricultural)
Fireworks: 837-012-0305 to 837-012-0370
Wholesale Fireworks: 837-012-0500 to 837-012-0570
Retail Fireworks: 837-012-0600 to 837-012-0675
Display Fireworks: 837-012-0700 to 837-012-0970

Share on Social Media

To help share the message of safety, we provide a social media kit to the Oregon fire service and our partners to share these important messages to those who choose to celebrate the with fireworks. This kit is available for download in both English and Spanish. As part of the kit, we also provide suggest posts to go along with the graphaics.

Click the images to the right to download.

For suggested posts in English, click here.
For suggested posts in Spanish, click here.