It’s almost 4th of July, and you know what that means: outdoor BBQs, “Proud to Be An American” blaring from speakers, and dressing head to toe in red, white, and blue. But it wouldn’t be a true Independence Day without kids waving sparklers in the air, roman candles shooting dazzling explosions of light into the sky, and firecrackers popping and snapping on the ground.

Illuminated fun comes at a price

Every 4th of July, American emergency rooms fill up with burn victims who let their fireworks get out of control. At the same time, firefighters all over the country have to spend their Independence Day putting out fires sparked by poorly-planned displays. Far too many American celebrations are cut short because someone didn’t think through proper firework safety precautions.

Fortunately, you can have a spectacular Independence Day without paying a visit to the ER or having your local firefighters show up at your front door. At Instant Checkmate, we want everyone to have as much fun as safety will allow, so we created this festive, 4th of July-themed infographic. It gives patriotic Americans essential, easy-to-follow information about firework laws, fireworks safety, and burn treatment (hopefully you won’t have to utilize). Equipped with this knowledge, you can increase your odds of having a rip-roaring good time celebrating our freedom without anyone getting hurt or anything lighting on fire.

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