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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 21, 2017
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Permits required to ignite New Year’s Eve firecrackers
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department is reminding residents that a permit from the fire
department is required to purchase and ignite firecrackers on New Year’s Eve.
Friday, Dec. 29, is the last day to obtain a permit.
Applications are available at KFD headquarters located in the Pi'ikoi building of the
Līhu'e Civic Center, 4444 Rice St., Ste. 315, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applicants
must be at least 18 years old.
The cost of a permit is $25 and it can be used to purchase up to 5,000 non-aerial
individual firecracker units. There is no limit on the number of permits an individual can obtain.
Only licensed pyro-technicians with proper permits are authorized to ignite aerial
fireworks.
Although the following items are classified as fireworks, no permit is required to
purchase them: snakes; sparklers; fountains; cylindrical or cone fountains; whistles; toy smoke
devices; wheels and ground spinners; and other similar products.
Fireworks may only be ignited on private property from 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. on
Jan. 1.
The Kauai Fire Department reminds the public that it’s illegal to set off fireworks on
public property, including streets, sidewalks, beaches, and parks. Removing the powder or
pyrotechnic contents from any firework is prohibited.
“We urge everyone to exercise caution when igniting fireworks to help prevent fires and
avoidable injuries,” said Captain Daryl Date of the Fire Prevention Bureau. “Follow all
instructions that come with fireworks and be sure that children are under adult supervision at all
times. Set off fireworks away from dry grass or flammable materials, and keep a water hose
and/or fire extinguisher nearby in case of an unexpected fire.”
“Although bringing in the New Year is a great time to celebrate with loved ones, we urge
the public to remember that above all safety is most important,” said Fire Chief Robert
Westerman.
Additionally, the Poipu Beach Resort Association will be hosting a New Year’s Eve
celebration at Poipu Beach Park starting at 4 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at roughly
8:15 p.m.
The public is advised that various areas of the beach park will be closed to the public,
including some pavilions, to accommodate the fireworks display.
KPD reminds the public that it is illegal to set off fireworks on public property, including
parks, streets, and sidewalks.
For more information about fire safety, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at
241-4985.
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