Safety Tips
The community's safety is Farmington Fire Department's number one priority! If you're hosting a celebration that includes fireworks, please follow these tips to ensure a safe and happy occasions.
- Fireworks should only be lit and handled by adults
- Fireworks should only be used in areas that are free of combustible materials
- A means of extinguishing a fire should be available at all times (garden hose, shovel, etc.)
- Fireworks and alcohol do not mix
- Please remember to be considerate of neighbors and pets keeping time in mind
Permissible Fireworks in Farmington
Individuals may use the following fireworks within the city limits of Farmington in areas that are paved or barren or that have a readily accessible source of water for use by the homeowner or the general public:
- Ground & Handheld
- Sparkling & Smoke Devices
- Cone Fountains
- Cracking Devices
- Cylindrical Fountains
- Flitter Sparklers
- Ground Spinners
- Illuminating Torches
- Toy Smoke Devices
- Wheels (stationary/small radisus)
Illegal Fireworks in Farmington
Individuals may NOT possess the following fireworks within the city limits of Farmington:
- Aerial Devices
- Aerial Spinners
- Helicopters
- Mines
- Missile-type Rockets
- Roman Candles
- Shells
- Stick-type Rockets