Stay Safe — and Legal — this Fourth of July!

The Eatonville Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department remind you to stay safe — and legal — over the Independence Day holiday.

Fireworks and firecrackers are not allowed inside Mt. Rainier National Park (or any other National Park), per federal regulation, according to Geoff Walker, East District Ranger at Mt. Rainier.

Fireworks are also prohibited anywhere inside the Gifford-Pinchot National forest, per a two-year order issued recently.

Celebrate legally

Fireworks should only be used in legal locations— illegal use of fireworks will result in consequences determined by your local law enforcement.
The table to the left shows fireworks discharge laws in the Eatonville and Graham areas of Pierce County (outside of Mt. Rainier National Park). For additional information on the laws for selling and possessing fireworks, contact your local law enforcement agency 

Celebrate Safely
Be Prepared… before you light fireworks
* Only use fireworks purchased from state licensed fireworks stands—illegal Fireworks are subject to immediate confiscation and possible criminal charges.
* Store fireworks out of children’s reach.
* Keep pets safe indoors.
* Always keep water handy.

Be Safe… when lighting fireworks
* Only adults should light fireworks.
* Only use fireworks outdoors.
* Do not throw fireworks or hold in your hand.
* Protect your eyes.
* Light one firework at a time and move away quickly—never relight a “dud.”

Be Responsible…
After you finish:
* Soak used fireworks in water.
* Be considerate and clean up used fireworks.
* Remember firework debris belong in the trash, NOT the recycle bin.
* Keep matches and lighters away from children.