With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, it is important to know what types of fireworks are legal within the Town, when they can be used, how to safely use them and tips to be QC neighborly.

Legal consumer fireworks include ground and hand-held sparkling devices; any devices that rise into the air and explode/detonate or fly above the ground (i.e. sky/bottle rockets, reloadable shell devices, aerial shells, and single-tube devices that are shot up into the air) are illegal without an approved permit.

State statute determines when legal consumer fireworks can be sold and used. The use of legal consumer fireworks is restricted to June 24 through July 6. Fireworks which rise into the air or fly above the ground are never permitted within the Town limits without an approved permit.

Legal consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property, and individuals who use, discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response that is required.

To reduce risks associated with fireworks, Queen Creek Fire and Medical recommends the following safety tips: 

• Adults should always supervise fireworks activities. Sparklers burn at temperatures of approximately 2,000 degrees and can cause serious injuries.
• Avoid buying fireworks that come in brown paper packaging.
• Never have any portion of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.
• Light fireworks one at a time then quickly move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting.
• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
• After fireworks have fully discharged, douse the spent device in a bucket of water overnight before discarding in the trash to prevent a trash fire.
• Only use legal consumer fireworks (ground and hand-held sparkling devices).

Fireworks can also pose a risk to pets and livestock. The following safety tips are recommended:

• Do not take your pet to firework displays.
• Provide a safe area away from loud noises.
• Do not place glow sticks or jewelry on your pet.
• Have your pet properly identified with a microchip and/or ID tag.
• Never use fireworks around your pet or livestock and be aware of your neighbors’ pets and livestock.

As you celebrate, please remember that fireworks are dangerous and loud. Please be QC neighborly by being considerate of others.

If you suspect illegal fireworks are being used in your neighborhood, please contact QCPD's non-emergency number at 480-358-3500.

For additional information regarding fireworks, including safe disposal tips, visit the Town of Queen Creek Firework webpage. To stay updated on Town news, follow the Town’s Facebook page and the Town’s X account. Report other non-emergency issues on QC’s SeeclickFix webpage.  

Media Contact
Eric Everts, Public Information Administrator
480-901-5324
QCPIO@QueenCreekAZ.gov