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Fireworks may only be discharged in the City of Augustus on the following days:

  • July 2 through 5 - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m (until Midnight on July 4th) 
  • Dec. 31 through Jan. 1 - 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year's Eve - 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. the following day.

NOTE: During the upcoming season, Augustus Fire will have additional personnel available to educate and enforce fireworks codes and restrictions.  Click on the map to see if fireworks are restricted in your neighborhood. 

Fireworks are restricted in the following areas: 

  • All areas east of Oak Street
  • All areas north of the old Firehouse
  • Creek Canyon 
  • All city parks and woodland urban interface araes
  • All areas west of Redwood

NOTE: Those caught violating firework restrictions may incur a $1000 fine. 

Safety tips for discharging fireworks: 

  • Use fireworks outdoors only
  • Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them!
  • Always have water handy (a hose of buckets of water)
  • Only use fireworks as intended.  DO NOT try to alter them or combine them
  • Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 20 minutes and then soak in a bucket of water) 
  • Use common sense when using fireworks.  Spectators should keep safe distance from the fireworks.  The person lighting the fireworks should wear safety glasses
  • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix!
  • Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type
  • DO NOT ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.  They can kill!
  • Parents should supervise their children
  • Place spent fireworks in a bucket of water fo at least 12 hours before discarding into a garbage can

Online

Step 1.Validate permit need

A fireworks retailer shall have in his possession a valid permit issued by the Fire Prevention Division. Application must be submitted at least 15 days in advance of the date of sale or display. The permit shall be in effect for only that particular holiday season for which it was issued.Each permit requires a $50.00 permit fee to be paid at the time of application. If the permit is not approved, the fee is returned to the applicant.

Step 2.Completion Time

This application will take about 10 minutes once you've gathered the required information identified below. You can save you application and resume later if you need more time

Step 3.Inspections

Inspection by the Fire Prevention Division is conducted in conjunction with the Permits/Zoning Office.

Step 4.Payment

Each permit requires a $50.00 permit fee to be paid at the time of application. If the permit is not approved, the fee is returned to the applicant   

Step 5.Complete online application

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Phone

Call us for instructions

You can call us if you have questions or need assistance with this application. We don't take applications over the phone, but we'll maku sure you have everything you need to get your application approved.

Augustus Fire Department

(888) 555 -1212

In Person

Instructions

Due to covid-19 restrictions, we are not taking In-person or paper applications.  You can apply online.

Contact Us

Phone

(888) 555 -1212

Email

firedept@augustus.org

Estimate Your Fees

The Augustus Fire Department requires different fees related to the Sprinkler Permit.

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