MIDDLETON–Fourth of July is fast approaching, and the Middleton Fire District (MIFD) would like to remind residents that if your celebration will include fireworks, safety measures should be practiced.
MIFD also encourages residents to check with your local government concerning regulations surrounding fireworks.
While it is legal to buy and possess many types of fireworks in Wisconsin, it is illegal to set off large fireworks without a permit, which must be obtained through local government. Groups or individuals may apply for permits under Wisconsin law.
“Only a group with a valid municipal permit may use Roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets, mortars and anything else that explodes or leaves the ground,” said MIFD Battalion Chief Brad Subera. “Generally, no permit is needed for sparklers, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs and caps, noisemakers and confetti poppers with less than 1/4 of a grain of explosive mixture.”
