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National Council on Fireworks Safety, Inc.
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
202) 349-7127
e-mail: julie@fireworksafety.com
FIREWORKS SAFETY HOTLINE
Bethesda, Maryland (June 2003) — The National Council on Fireworks Safety (www.fireworksafety.com) is urging Americans to take extra care when celebrating with fireworks this Fourth of July. The safety education group expects the use of fireworks to rise dramatically as Americans celebrate with a renewed sense of pride and patriotism.
As part of its annual safety campaign, the NCFS is sponsoring a nationwide safety hotline for radio, television and newspaper reporters to interview experts on the safe use of fireworks.
HOTLINE NUMBERS:
202/737-0172
202/737-8405
202/737-8400
DATES: Monday, June 23 through Thursday, July 3
HOURS: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
The team of hotline experts includes: Julie Heckman, executive director of the American Pyrotechnics Association; Roger Schneider, Ph.D., a leading expert in explosives and pyrotechnics and consultant to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Scott R. Cartwright, M.D., a board certified pediatrician and member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Call the numbers above during hotline week to receive information on:
- How to use fireworks safely
- What to look for when buying fireworks
- How to recognize illegal fireworks
- Types of fireworks legal in each state
- How fireworks work
Interviews can be arranged in advance. Please call the hotline to schedule a time.
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