Fireworks and calling 911; when is it appropriate | Office of the State Fire Marshal

Every year around the Fourth of July, 911 operators are inundated with calls regarding fireworks

July 1, 2015 6:32 pm
Call 9-1-1 or non-emergency line?
Call 9-1-1 or non-emergency line?

Every year around the Fourth of July, 911 operators are inundated with calls regarding fireworks. The majority of these calls are non-emergency related, but tie up the 911 system, potentially delaying an emergency call from getting through.

The chart above has been produced with input from a number of Emergency Dispatch Centers and should be used as a guide when determining to call 911 regarding fireworks.