Consumer fireworks, including ground and hand-held sparkling devices, are legal to purchase and use within the Town of Queen Creek from Sunday, Dec. 24 to Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
The Queen Creek Police Department (QCPD) reminds residents that any fireworks that go into the air are illegal. Legal, consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property; individuals who use, discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response.
Be considerate of your neighbors and celebrate safely. Report the use of illegal fireworks such as bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles or other aerial devices by contacting QCPD’s non-emergency number, 480-358-3500. Learn more here.
The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department offers the following safety tips to keep in mind:
- Adults should always supervise firework activities — sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees — hot enough to melt some metals.
- Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework device when lighting, move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting and only light one at a time.
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned.
- Never point or throw fireworks at people.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy.
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
- Douse spent fireworks with plenty of water before discarding to prevent a trash fire.
