1 2025 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales
Annual Report
Table of Contents
2 2025 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales – Annual Report
Summary
This report annually reviews the safe and sane fireworks sales in the City of Fullerton. 2025 marked the City’s 13th year of fireworks sales. The 2025 lottery process ran smoothly with no issues reported to the City Clerk’s Office.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 018 on March 3, 2022 to amend the lottery drawing process to reserve five spots for Youth Sports Partner League organizations and the remaining ten spots for all other qualified lottery participants.
The City received five qualified applications from Youth Sport Partner League organizations and 26 qualified applications from other community organizations All 15 community groups selling fireworks in 2025 selected TNT Fireworks as their vendor.
Background and Discussion
Background. Fullerton voters approved Measure X on November 6, 2012 which adopted Ordinance No. 3183 establishing the safe and sane fireworks sale and use in the City of Fullerton. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-018 in 2022 which updated the rules and regulations for safe and sane fireworks sale, possession and discharge.
A committee comprised of staff from various departments met in 2013 to develop the fireworks lottery and fireworks permit application packets and facilitate fireworks sales based on the rules and regulations outlined by City Council.
City Council considered issuing a Request for Proposal for a single wholesaler or adding a drop fee for each fireworks stand at the inception of the fireworks sales program . City Council did not pursue either option. Fireworks vendors operating in the City at that time (TNT Fireworks and Phantom Fireworks) had indicated their intent to provide donations to the City to support the City’s First Night and Fourth of July events.
City Council placed Measure U – City of Fullerton Fireworks Ballot Measure on the November 3, 2020 ballot to prohibit the sale, possession and use of fireworks in the City of Fullerton. The measure failed with 59.83% voting against the measure.
Individual Council Members, community groups and the public have made several suggestions to update the fireworks sales program including, but not limited to, allowing multi-year permits, using a weighted lottery drawing, limiting the number of times a group may receive a permit before it must remove itself from the lottery for a cycle to allow other groups the opportunity to fundraise and refunding the lottery application fee to unsuccessful lottery applicants.
City Council received and filed the 2024 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales Annual Report and approved the 2025 lottery and sales permit timeline on February 4 , 2025. City Council approved updated fees for fireworks permits in 2024. The 2025 sales permit reflected increased Fire Department fees.
Lottery Application. The City Clerk’s Office received five qualified lottery applications for Youth Sport Partner League organizations and 2 6 qualified lottery applications from other community organizations between March 3, 2025 and March 31, 2025. 3 Resolution No. 2022 -018 allows one application per educational institution. This includes any school clubs and booster programs that provide funding directly to school programs. Staff sends a letter to all educational institutions informing them of this rule in advance of the lottery application period.
The sales program continues to consider sororities and fraternities as individual community groups as those organizations operate independently from the colleges.
Lottery Drawing. City Council hosted the lottery drawing during the April 15, 2025 City Council meeting. The Mayor, accompanied by staff, drew five Youth Sport Partner Group applicants and ten other community group applicants to continue to the permitt ing phase for fireworks sales. The Mayor also drew five community group alternate applications.
Two groups selected in the lottery withdrew from the fireworks permit process. Fullerton Kiwanis Foundation, the second alternate, declined the opportunity to apply for a sales permit.
The following shows the groups withdrawing and the alternate group replacement:
Withdrew Replaced by
Tara’s Chance Troy Football Booster Club
Young Ladies Grand Institute Fullerton Indians Football Booster Club
Permit Application / Inspections. The groups sold safe and sane fireworks between July 1 and 4, 2025. (More information on the permit holders contained in the statistics section in this report.) Staff continues to find 15 stands an appropriate number of stands for fireworks sales in the City.
Outreach. The Fire Department continued its social media campaign this year and increased outreach efforts with signs throughout the City stating, “Only Safe and Sane Fireworks Permitted” closer to the Fourth of July . Community groups selling f ireworks distributed Zero Tolerance flyers provided by the Fire Department identifying high- fire hazard areas where all fireworks are prohibited.
Enforcement. The fireworks sales permit fee includes each permitee’s share of the cost for additional public safety personnel leading up to and on the Fourth of July which consists of the following:
• Six Police Officers (2 two -officer cars and 1 two -officer car teamed with the Fullerton Fire Department)
• One Dispatcher
• Directed Enforcement Team (1 Sergeant and 2 investigators) • Fire Suppression Team (4 Firefighters).
The Fullerton Police Department received 211 fireworks-related calls in addition to all the other calls for service between 12:00 am on July 1, 202 5 and 3:00 am on July 5, 202 5. This is a 39% increase from the 152 calls taken during the same time frame in the previous year.
The Department received 189 of those calls between 12:00 am on July 4, 2024 and 3:00 am on July 5, 2024 – a 47% increase from the same time frame in 2024. 4 These statics do not include firework-related phone calls to the Police Department front desk or walk-in patrons that complain about general firework activity in the City.
The City received an increase of firework related calls throughout the month of June since Measure X passed which likely involve illegal fireworks since legal sales do not start until July 1 each year.
Additional Staffing. The Fullerton Police Department staffed two , two-officer units specifically assigned to handle fireworks related calls. A portion of the fireworks permit fees funded these four officers who worked on July 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm until July 5, 2024 at 3:00 am.
The Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service related to fireworks in 2025 compared to 20 incidents in the previous year.
City’s 4th of July Event. The City hosted a 4th of July car show, live entertainment, contests and a fireworks show in 2025.
Cleanup. The P ublic W orks / Street D ivision had no m ajor i ssues t o r eport following street sweeping on July 5, 2025 consistent with cleanups in previous years.
Permitees cleared any r emaining fireworks stock from the stands on July 5 , 2025 and vendors removed stands by the July 13, 2025 deadline.
Financial Reporting. One group, Break Every Chain, did not file their financial report with the City by the September 1, 2025 deadline. Break Every Chain, along with Orangethorpe United Methodist Church and Hope International University who did not submit financial reports in 2019, and remain disqualified from future fireworks lotteries until they submit their reports.
Groups reported net profits ranging from $ 5058 to $ 31,522 per group. (More detail on the financial reports included later in this report.) The overall percentage of net profits in 2024 totaled 24% compared to 26% in the previous year.
Feedback. No feedback forms received in 2025.
Looking Forward. Overall, staff considers the process for safe and sane fireworks sale s successful. Staff will update the 2026 lottery and permit application s with 2026 information and refine the application and permitting process when warranted.
Staff r ecalculates permit pr ocessing fees base d on the c urrent cost to provid e services a nd incorporates in the budget process as directed by City Council on February 21, 2024.
July 4, 2025 fell on a Friday. Staff will monitor statistics in future years to track any correlation between the day of the week the holiday falls on and the volume of sales or calls for service related to fireworks.
5 2025 STATISTICS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Timeline
November 6, 2012 Measure X approved, legalizing the sale of safe and sane fireworks in Fullerton
November 3, 2020 Measure U to prohibit the sale, possession and use of fireworks in the City of Fullerton fails.
March 1, 2022 Resolution No. 2022-018 adopted
February 20, 2024 Most recent fees adopted
March 3 –31, 2025 Fireworks Lottery Applications accepted by the City Clerk’s Office April 15, 2025 Fireworks lottery drawing
April 16- June 6, 2025 Firework Permit Applications accepted by the Fire Marshal June 7 - 30, 2025 Stands drop / Inspections / Operator Safety Classes July 1 – 4, 2025 Fireworks sales
July 5, 2025 Fireworks stock removal
July 13, 2025 Remove fireworks stands by this date
September 1, 2025 Permitee financial reports due
Lottery Applications
• 31 lottery applications received by City Clerk’s Office. o 5 Youth Sports Partner Group applications
o 26 Other Community Group application
• 31 lottery applications qualified
• Application Demographics (qualified applications):
Category Received Percentage Received 2024
Faith Based 10 32% 10
Youth Sports* 3 10% 2
Service Clubs 5 16% 5
Community Group 2 6% 3
Education / School Booster / Club 5 16% 7
College/University Club/Sports 1 3% 1
Other 0 0% 0
Youth Sports Partner Groups* 5 16% 5
6 • Generated $868 in lottery application fees ($28 /per application x 33 applications) ($924 collected in 2024).
• Lottery Application fee covers cost of processing permit.
Permit Applications
• All five Youth Sports Partner Groups proceeded to permit phase. • Ten community groups drawn to proceed to permit phase and five other community groups alternates five drawn at the April 15, 2025 City Council meeting. • Two groups withdrew from the permit process and replaced with alternates. All final permittees completed the application process.
• Final permitee demographics:
Category Permits Percentage 2025 Permits
Faith Based 5 33% 5
Youth Sports* 0 0 0
Service Clubs 2 13% 0
Community Group 0 0 1
Education / School Booster / Club 3 20% 4
College/University Club/Sports 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Youth Sports Partner Groups* 5 33% 5
• Fire Department collected $45,285 in permit fees (15 X $3019/permit). • Permit Application fee includes permit processing costs, inspections , fire suppression team (four firefighters for 24 hours), fireworks safety team (six police officers and one dispatcher), Directed Enforcement Team ( one Sergeant and two investigators) and street sweeping / maintenance.
*Youth Sports Partner Group category added in 2022.
7 2025 Fireworks Lottery Applications (Qualified)
YOUTH SPORTS PARTNER GROUPS
Organization Organization Type School Affiliated
1 Golden Hill Little League Youth Sports Partner Group No 2 East Fullerton Little League Youth Sports Partner Group No 3 Fullerton Junior All American Youth Sports Partner Group No 4 East Fullerton Little League Youth Sports Partner Group No 5 Fullerton City Football Club Youth Sports Partner Group No
ALL OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS
Organization Organization Type School Affiliated
1 Knights of Columbus Mercy Council 16452 Faith Based Organization No 2 Temple Beth Tikvah Faith Based Organization No
3 Sunset Lane Education Foundation Education / School Booster / Club Yes 4 Knights of Columbus Fullerton Council #4018 Faith Based Organization No 5 Elite Development Academy Youth sports No
6 Troy Football Booster Club Education / School Booster / Club Yes 7 First Baptist Church Faith Based Organization No
8 Break Every Chain Foundation Inc. Service Club No
9 Fullerton Free Faith Based Organization No
10 Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton Community Group No
11 Fullerton College Women’s Soccer College / University Sports / Club Yes 12 Ministerios Profetico Roca De Salvacion Faith Based Organization No 13 Kiwanis Club of Fullerton Service Club No
14 Tara’s Chance Community Group No
15 United Pentecostal Church of Fullerton Faith Based Organization No 16 Fullerton Cares Autism Coalition Service Club No
17 MidValley Women’s Water Polo Youth sports No
18 Fullerton Elk’s Lodge #1993 Service Club No
19 OC United Faith-Based Organization No
20 Sunny Hills Mens Soccer Education/School Booster / Club Yes 21 Fullerton Indians Football Booster Club Education / School Booster / Club Yes 22 Maple Elementary School Education/School Booster / Club Yes 23 Young Ladies Grand Institute Service Club No
24 Solidarity Faith-Based Organization No
25 Fullerton Rangers Youth sports No
26 Iglesia Adonai Inc Faith-Based Organization No
8 2025 Fireworks Lottery Results / Permitees
Summary of Financial Information
Fireworks stand permits awarded to:
Youth Sports Partner Groups
Organization Gross Sales Net Profit % Profit Vendor Proceeds For Stand Location 1 Golden Hill Little
League $101,389 $28,232 28% TNT
Field improvements,
sports and safety
equipment
1235 North
Harbor
2 East Fullerton Little
League $75,521 $23,016 31% TNT
Field improvements,
equipment repairs and
replacements
2850 Brea
Boulevard
3 Fullerton Junior All
American $76,270.73 $26,408.73 35% TNT
Recondition equipment,
new equipment,
scholarships
1930 North
Placentia
4 West Fullerton Little
League $81,998 $23,115 28% TNT Uniforms, equipment
and field maintenance
2291 West
Malvern
5 Fullerton City Football
Club $58,970.06 $12,960.59 22% TNT
Registration,
scholarships and
equipment
1040 East
Bastanchury
All Other Community Groups
Organization Gross Sales Net Profit % Profit Vendor Proceeds For Stand Location 6 Maple Elementary
School PTA $105,357 $31,522 30% TNT Experiential learning and PTA hosted events
3336 Yorba
Linda
7 Troy Football Booster
Club $67,626 $15,383 23% TNT Equipment and uniforms 1701 West Orangethorpe
8 United Pentecostal
Church of Fullerton $43,327.35 $7,552.99 17% TNT Facility improvements and help community
914 West
Orangethorpe
9 Knights of Columbus
Fullerton Council
#16452
$58,803 $20,187 34% TNT
Charitable works such as
food drives and
outreach activities
1250 East
Chapman
10 Ministerios Profetico
Roca De Salvacion $32,031 $5058 15% TNT
Mission fund, youth
outreach and food
distribution
231 North Euclid
11 Igelesia Adonal Inc $41,431.56 $6971.56 17% TNT
Food assistance, youth
ministry and family
resources
2910 Yorba
Linda
12 Break Every Chain
Foundation NO REPORT TNT
2222 West
Commonwealth
Avenue
13 Fullerton Indians
Football Booster Club,
Inc.
$68,377 $20,214 30% TNT Support Fullerton HS
Football Program
1304 South
Harbor
Boulevard
9 14 OC United Together $37,174.17 $6762.38 18% TNT Vulnerable population service programs
4100 North
Harbor
15 Fullerton Cares Autism
Coalition $58,127 $9.989 17% TNT Autism and special
needs programs
202 East
Imperial
Gross Sales: Net Profit: Profit:
2025 Totals* $906,403 $227,393 25%
2024 Totals $1,005,335 $241,571 24%
2023 Totals $1,051.077 $268,506 26%
2022 Totals $1,166,383 $335,872 29%
2021 Totals $1,251,853 $379,744 30%
2020 Totals $1,021,790 $303,304 30%
2019 Totals* $631,345 $160,795 25%
2018 Totals $661,331 $171,761 26%
2017 Totals $702,830 $177,429 25%
2016 Totals $769,809 $185,521 24%
2015 Totals $746,177 $182,099 24%
2014 Totals: $694,469 $183,645 26%
2013 Totals: $698,782 $186,796 27%
*One report not submitted for 2025. Two reports not submitted for 2019
2025 Youth Sport Alternates
None
2025 Community Group Alternates
1. Fullerton Indians Football Booster Club (advanced to permit phase)
2. Fullerton Kiwanis Foundation (declined)
3. Troy Football Booster Club (advanced to permit phase)
4. Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
5. Fullerton College Women's Soccer
10 Fullerton Police Department
Statistical Information
2025 Annual Report
The Fullerton Police Department staffed three, two -officer units specifically assigned to handle fireworks related calls. Funding for these officers came from the Fireworks Sales Permit fees as part of the permit / cost recovery process.
Total fireworks related calls between midnight on July 4 and 3:00 a.m. on July 5:
2025 189 fireworks related calls
2024 129 fireworks related calls
2023 169 fireworks related calls
2022 165 fireworks related calls
2021 186 fireworks related calls
2020 309 fireworks related calls
2019 200 fireworks related calls
2018 195 fireworks related calls
2017 223 fireworks related calls
2016 242 fireworks related calls
2015 217 fireworks related calls
2014 203 fireworks related calls
2013 145 fireworks related calls
2012 137 fireworks related calls
2011 86 fireworks related calls
Total fireworks related calls between midnight on July 1 and 3:00 a.m. on July 5:
2025 211 fireworks related calls
2024 152 fireworks related calls
2023 230 fireworks related calls
2022 246 fireworks related calls
2021 233 fireworks related calls
2020 489 fireworks related calls
2019 265 fireworks related calls
2018 301 fireworks related calls
11 2017 348 fireworks related calls
2016 447 fireworks related calls
2015 290 fireworks related calls
2014 294 fireworks related calls
2013 191 fireworks related calls
2012 182 fireworks related calls
2011 145 fireworks related calls
Fireworks Related Calls Received in June
Year Number Calls Received
2025 52
2024 63
2023 65
2022 93
2021 Not provided
2020 137
2019 128
2018 193
2017 203
2016 250
Communications Data
The following lists the daily fireworks related radio calls and 415 Fireworks calls between July 1 and July 4, 2025:
Date / Time Radio Calls 415 FW Calls
7-1-2025 0001 hours to 7-1-2025 2359 hours 208 4
7-2-2025 0001 hours to 7-2-2025 2359 hours 208 1
7-3-2025 0001 hours to 7-3-2025 2359 hours 223 17
7-4-2025 0001 hours to 7-4-2025 2359 hours 317 174
7-5-2025 0001 hours to 7-5-2025 2359 hours 292 30
The following lists daily arrests between July 1 and July 4, 2025:
Date / Time Arrests
12 7-1-2023 0001 hours to 7-1-2023 2359 hours 0
7-2-2023 0001 hours to 7-2-2023 2359 hours 1
7-3-2023 0001 hours to 7-3-2023 2359 hours 3
7-4-2023 0001 hours to 7-4-2023 2359 hours 8
7-5-2023 0001 hours to 7-5-2023 2359 hours 13
13 Fullerton Fire Department
2025 Fireworks Activity Report
• 15 calls for service related to fireworks
o one structure fire
o seven rubbish fires
o three vegetation fires.
• 150 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated.
• Fire Prevention conducted 180 firework stand inspections between July 1 and 4, 2025 and issued 15 permits to operate firework stands.
• 208 Fire Prevention staff hours for pre -planning and stand inspections for set -up, safety, clean-up and illegal fireworks disposal with the OCSD Bomb Squad. • Upstaff Station 6 with a four-firefighter Engine Company for 24 hours. • Move Truck 6 to Station 1 to handle increased risk and call load in the south end of the City. • Ten Fire Department personnel used to support the July 4 th celebration in the Downtown area including the firework display. One injury reported after the event due to firework display fallout.
Fire Department July 4th Plan
• June 4, 2025
o Begin fireworks campaign on social media on Fullerton Fire Department and City of Fullerton accounts. Increase outreach as July 4th approaches.
o Public Works post Safe & Sane Firework signs throughout the city. o Coordinate with Police Department through dedicated phone number and email address for citizens to report illegal fireworks:
714-738-3165
[email protected].
• June 14, 2025 (Four weeks till July 4
th)
o Add banner on the City website about Safe and Sane fireworks only allowed in the city and prohibited area within the High Fire Hazard areas (map). o Fire Department website to highlight firework policies. o Display banners at each fire station allowing only Safe and Sane fireworks with the City of Fullerton.
• June 20
, 2025
o Place electronic billboards from Public Works at two main arterials entering the city. Display read “Safe & Sane Fireworks allowed in Fullerton. No illegal fireworks.” Harbor/Orangethorpe
Harbor/Las Palmas.
• Week of June 26, 2025
o Firework stand drop off to 15 designated sites in the city. Fire Prevention Inspectors verify correct location and enforce California Fire Code and Fullerton Municipal Code. • June 29
, 2025
o Email all fire personnel about Incident reporting and procedure for confiscated fireworks. • July 1, 2025
14 o Firework stand sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 2 ,2025
o Firework stand sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 3, 2025
o Firework stand sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 4, 2025
o Firework stand sales from 1000 to 2100. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
o Staff one additional engine with three personnel at Station 6 in the High Fire Severity Zone. o Move Truck 6 to headquarters to assist with increased call volume in the Downtown area. o CERT fire patrols in the High Fire Severity Zone where fireworks are prohibited Emergency Coordinator to coordinate patrols from 1800 to 2200 o Engine company patrols from 1800 to 2300 in their first in district
15 2024 Fireworks Lottery Results / Permitees
Summary of Financial Information
Fireworks stand permits awarded to:
Youth Sports Partner Groups
Organization Gross Sales Net Profit % Profit Vendor Proceeds For Stand Location 1 Golden Hill Little
League 89,220.00 27,620.91 31% TNT
Field improvements,
sports and safety
equipment
1235 North
Harbor
2 East Fullerton Little
League 86,112.00 21,665.00 25% TNT
Field improvements,
equipment repairs and
replacements
2450 East
Chapman
3 Fullerton Junior All
American 81,473.00 13,445.04 17% TNT Purchase and refurbish equipment
1930 North
Placentia
4 Fullerton Pop Warner 52,976.16 7164.44 14% TNT
Cheer and team
uniforms, safety
equipment
312 North Euclid
5 Fullerton Rangers
Soccer Club 53,474.00 8186 15% TNT Field costs, scholarships, equipment
1040 East
Bastanchury
All Other Community Groups
Organization Gross Sales Net Profit % Profit Vendor Proceeds For Stand Location 6 OC United Together
39,403.68 8,766.24 22% TNT
Help with foster care,
homelessness, domestic
abuse needs
4100 North
Harbor
7 Maple Elementary
School PTA 111,106.00 33,114.20 30% TNT Learning programs and PTA events
3336 Yorba
Linda
8 Sunset Lane Education
Foundation 48,742.00 8925.00 18% TNT
Accelerated ready
programs, iPads and
classroom enrichment
914 West
Orangethorpe
9 Temple Beth Tikvah
65,538.00 15,596.5 24% TNT
Support preschool,
community outreach,
religious activities
1701 West
Orangethorpe
10 Tara's Chance
80,567.86 22,601.45 28% TNT
Fund equine therapy
feed, supplies and
scholarships
202 East
Imperial
11 Knights of Columbus
Fullerton Council #4018 42,821.00 11,266.00 26% TNT Charitable Works in Fullerton
1250 East
Chapman
12 Sunny Hills High School
Football Booster Club 95,110.00 25,058.00 26% TNT Equipment and supplies 2291 West Malvern
13 Fullerton Indians
Football Booster Club,
Inc.
68,355.00 15,892.00 23% TNT Support Fullerton HS
Football Program
1304 South
Harbor
Boulevard
14 Freedomhouse Brea 24,304.00 4269.62 18% TNT Space for worship and outreach programs
464 West
Commonwealth
16 15 First Baptist Church 66,132.00 18,001.00 27% TNT Student scholarships, camps and food bank
2901 Brea
Boulevard
Gross Sales: Net Profit: Profit:
2024 Totals $1,005,335
$241,571
24%
2023 Totals $1,051.077 $268,506 26%
2022 Totals $1,166,383 $335,872 29%
2021 Totals $1,251,853 $379,744 30%
2020 Totals $1,021,790 $303,304 30%
2019 Totals* $631,345 $160,795 25%
2018 Totals $661,331 $171,761 26%
2017 Totals $702,830 $177,429 25%
2016 Totals $769,809 $185,521 24%
2015 Totals $746,177 $182,099 24%
2014 Totals: $694,469 $183,645 26%
2013 Totals: $698,782 $186,796 27%
*Two reports not submitted for 2019
2024 Youth Sport Alternates
None
2024 Community Group Alternates
1. Temple Beth Tikvah (advanced to permit phase)
2. Tara’s Chance (advanced to permit phase)
3. Maple Elementary School (advanced to permit phase)
4. First Baptist Church (advanced to permit phase)
5. United Pentecostal Church
17 Fullerton Police Department
Statistical Information
2024 Annual Report
The Fullerton Police Department staffed t hree, two-officer units specifically assigned to handle fireworks related calls. Funding for these officers came from the Fireworks Sales Permit fees as part of the permit / cost recovery process.
Total fireworks related calls between midnight on July 4 and 3:00 a.m. on July 5:
2024 129 fireworks related calls
2023 169 fireworks related calls
2022 165 fireworks related calls
2021 186 fireworks related calls
2020 309 fireworks related calls
2019 200 fireworks related calls
2018 195 fireworks related calls
2017 223 fireworks related calls
2016 242 fireworks related calls
2015 217 fireworks related calls
2014 203 fireworks related calls
2013 145 fireworks related calls
2012 137 fireworks related calls
2011 86 fireworks related calls
Total fireworks related calls between midnight on July 1 and 3:00 a.m. on July 5:
2024 152 fireworks related calls
2023 230 fireworks related calls
2022 246 fireworks related calls
2021 233 fireworks related calls
2020 489 fireworks related calls
2019 265 fireworks related calls
2018 301 fireworks related calls
2017 348 fireworks related calls
2016 447 fireworks related calls
18 2015 290 fireworks related calls
2014 294 fireworks related calls
2013 191 fireworks related calls
2012 182 fireworks related calls
2011 145 fireworks related calls
Fireworks Related Calls Received in June
Year Number Calls Received
2024 63
2023 65
2022 93
2021 Not provided
2020 137
2019 128
2018 193
2017 203
2016 250
Communications Data
The following lists the daily fireworks related radio calls and 415 Fireworks calls between July 1 and July 4, 2024:
Date / Time Radio Calls 415 FW Calls Percentage
July 1 188 3 2%
July 2 199 4 2%
July 3 206 16 8%
July 4 267 121 45%
July 5 222 22 10%
The following lists daily arrests between July 1 and July 5, 2024:
Date / Time Arrests
July 1 13
July 2 12
July 3 18
19 July 4 7
July 5 17
20 Fullerton Fire Department
2024 Fireworks Activity Report
• 20 Calls for service related to fireworks.
o 12 Rubbish Fires
o 1 Tree Fires
• 200 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated.
• 180 Firework Booth inspections from July 1 through 4, 2024, conducted by Fire Prevention including 15 permits to operate firework booths given.
• 208 Fire Prevention staff hours for pre-planning and booth inspections for set-up, safety, clean-up and illegal fireworks disposal with the OCSD Bomb Squad. • Ten Fire Department personnel supported the July 4th celebration in the Downtown area including the firework display. No injuries reported during the event.
Fire Department July 4th Plan
• June 4th
o Begin fireworks campaign on social media on both the Fullerton Fire Department and City of Fullerton accounts. Increase outreach as July 4th approaches. o Have Public Works post safe and sane firework signs throughout the city. o Coordinate with the Police Department through dedicated phone number and email address for citizens to report illegal fireworks:
714-738-3165
[email protected]
• June 14th- 4 weeks till July 4th-
o Add a banner on the City website about safe and sane fireworks only allowed in the city and prohibited area within the High Fire Hazard areas (map). o Fire Department website to highlight firework policies. o Display banners at each fire station allowing only safe and sane fireworks with the City of Fullerton.
• June 20th
o Place electronic billboards from Public Works at two main arterials entering the city.
Display will read “Safe & Sane Fireworks allowed in Fullerton. No illegal fireworks.” Harbor and Orangethorpe
21 Harbor and Las Palmas
• Week of June 26
o Firework stand drop off to 15 sites within the city. Fire Prevention Inspectors verify correct location and enforce California Fire Code and Fullerton Municipal Code. • June 29th
o Email sent to all fire personnel about Incident reporting and procedure for confiscated fireworks.
• July 1st
o Firework booth sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 2nd
o Firework booth sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 3rd
o Firework booth sales from 1200 to 2200. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
• July 4th
o Firework booth sales from 1000 to 2100. Fire Prevention Inspectors inspect each booth two times per day.
o Staff one additional engine with three personnel at Station 6 in the High Fire Severity Zone.
o Move Truck 6 to headquarters to assist with the increased call volume in the Downtown area.
o CERT fire patrols in the High Fire Severity Zone where fireworks are prohibited Emergency Coordinator to coordinate patrols from 1800 to 2200 o Engine company patrols from 1800 to 2300 in their first in district
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
FIREWORKS SALES
LOTTERY APPLICATION
PACKET
Dear Fireworks Sales Lottery Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the sale of safe and sane fireworks in the City of Fullerton.
Fullerton voters approved Measure X on November 6, 2012 which adopted Ordinance No. 3183 establishing the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-018 on March 1, 2022 establishing the most recent rules for the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the City of Fullerton.
The fireworks sales application process has two phases : 1) application for fireworks sales lottery drawing and 2) application for fireworks sales permit.
Phase 1 – Lottery Application. Any group wishing to sell fireworks must first apply for the fireworks lottery draw ing. The City issue s fireworks sales permit applications to no more than five youth sports partner groups and ten non -youth sports partner groups (one permit for one stand per qualified non -profit organization as defined in this application packet ). Those organizations selected through the lottery drawing then complete the second phase of the application process to obtain a fireworks sales permit.
The lottery application period begins Monday, March 3, 2025 and closes at the end of business Monday, March 31, 202 5. A representative of the non -profit group must submit the L ottery Application in person. The City will hold the l ottery drawing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Phase 2 – Fireworks Sa les Permit Application. Those organizations awarded a fireworks sales permit application in the lottery must submit a completed permit application, in person, to the Fire Department between Wednesday, April 16, 2025 and Friday, June 6, 2025.
Should you have any other questions, please refer to the City website at www.cityoffullerton.com or contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or (714) 738-6350.
Sincerely,
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
FIREWORKS SALES
LOTTERY APPLICATION
PACKET
TIMELINE FOR
APPLICATION AND SALES
City of Fullerton
Fireworks Sales Application and Sales Timeline
Step 1: Lottery Application
• Non-profit organizations may obtain a Fireworks Sales Lottery Application starting Monday, March 3, 20 25 online at www.cityoffullerton.com, from the City Clerk’s Office located at 303 West Commonwealth, via email at
[email protected] or by calling (714) 738-6350. • A representative of the non -profit organization must submit a completed Fireworks Sales Lottery Application in person , along with required documentation (see Fireworks Sales Lottery Checklist) starting Monday, March 3, 2025 through close of business on Monday, March 31, 20 25. The City Clerk’s Office will not accept incomplete applications.
• Applicants pay a $2 8 non-refundable permit application fee with t heir application, payable to the City of Fullerton.
• The lottery drawing will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The first five youth sports partner group applications randomly selected and first ten non -youth sports community groups randomly selected will proceed to Step 2 and apply for a fireworks sales p ermit. ( The City will also randomly select up to an additional five youth sports partner group and non-youth sports partner group applications to serve as alternates, s hould any of the first 15 applicants not complete the sales permit requirements.)
• The City Clerk’s Office will inform successful lottery applicants that they may proceed to Step 2 by email no later than April 16, 2025. • Only organizations selected by lottery advance to Step 2.
Step 2: Permit Application
• Organizations must complete a Permit Application to obtain a fireworks sales permit and proceed with fireworks sales following notification of lottery selection .
Organizations may obtain a Permit Application packet follow ing the lottery draw on April 16, 20 25 from the City’s website at www.cityoffullerton.com or from the City Clerk’s Office.
• Applicants must return completed Permit Applications, accompanied by required documentation and fees, to the Fire Department by the close of business on Friday, June 6, 2025.
• Applicants must submit a non -refundable permit fee at the time of application submittal, payable to the City of Fullerton.
Step 3: Operator Safety Class
Organization representatives must atte nd an Operator Safety Class conducted by the fireworks vendor . Applicants must provide proof of attendance and the program syllabus to the Fire Marshal before the City will issue a sales permit.
Step 4: Sales Inspection
Applicants must complete a successful sales inspection prior to receiving a sales permit. Contac t the Fu llerton Fire Department at (714) 738-6500 to schedule an inspection.
Step 5: Fireworks Sales Begin – July 1
Permit holders may sell fireworks on the following dates / times:
• July 1, 2, 3 - Noon to 10:00 p.m.
• July 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Step 6: Fireworks Sales End – July 4
Permit holders must halt all fireworks sales by 9:00 p.m. on July 4.
Step 7: Fireworks Stock Removal – July 5
Permit holders must remove all fireworks stock from the City and return to the wholesaler / distributor by 6:00 p.m. on July 5. Permit holders must also remove all litter from sales site.
Step 8: Sales Removal – July 13
Vendors shall remove all fireworks sales by Noon on July 13 and clear all litter from the location.
Step 9: Financial Reporting – September 1
The permitee shall submit to the City Clerk on or before September 1 a financial statement by the treasurer setting forth the total gross receipts from fireworks sa les, all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase of fireworks and the sales thereof and the most recent report file d by the permitee to the State Board of Equalization. The filing of such statement shall be a condition precedent to the granting of any subsequent permit.
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
LOTTERY APPLICATION
7 City of Fullerton
Application for Fireworks Sales Lottery
2025
A representative of the organization must submit this completed application in person along with all required documentation and fees to the Fullerton City Clerk’s Office, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA by the close of business on March 31, 2025. The City Clerk’s Office will not accept incomplete or late applications.
_________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Nonprofit Organization
_________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact Person Home Phone Cell Phone E-mail
_________________________________________________________________________________ Secondary Contact Person Home Phone Cell Phone E-mail
_________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address / Meeting Location of Nonprofit Organization City, State and Zip Code
_________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address of Nonprofit Organization City, State and Zip Code
Organization Category (Check one):
Youth Sports Youth Sports Partner Group Education/School Booster/Club Service Club College/University Sports/Club Faith-Based Organization Community Group Veterans Organization Other:____________________
Nonprofit Status (Check one):
Nonprofit organized pursuant to IRS or CA Revenue & Taxation Code 501(c)(3) #:___________________ School Affiliated organization – School:__________________ Part of parent organization with tax exempt status – Parent Organization :_______________ Tax ID:_________
(Application continued on back of page.)
8 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DECLARATIONS
I hereby declare the following is true for the non-profit organization named below:
Was established at least one year prior to the filing of the application and I provide the following documentation proving such:______________________________________________________.
Was formed for ( circle one): veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic or business betterment, religious, athletic, youth or charitable purposes specifically to benefit of the citizens of Fullerton.
Has had principal and permanent meeting place, office or service facility in the City for at least one year and I provide the following documentation proving
such:_________________________________________________________________________.
Provides benefits and/or services to the citizens of Fullerton as its primary operation and I provide the following documentation proving
such:_________________________________________________________________________.
Per City of Fullerton Resolution No. 20 22-018, should the City select this organization i n the lottery drawing to move on to the permit phase, I confirm that this organization can , and will, pay for and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the permit public liability and property damage insurance covering this organization’s operations in and about its fireworks sales with a minimum one million dollars per occurrence, two million dollars general aggregate and naming the City of Fullerton as an additional insured, filing certificates of insurance with the Fire Department at the time of permit application submission. Applicants must declare a ny deductible or self-insured retention and submit to the City for approval.
Organization representatives need not be present at lottery drawing. Only qualified lottery applicants may enter a joint venture with each other at any point in the permit approval process. If selected, the specified organization will comply with all requirements of Fullerton Municipal Code Section 7.26.010 and Resolution No. 20 22-018. I under stand that failure to comply with rules and regulations for sales of safe and sane fireworks may result in disqualification from future fireworks sales lotteries or revocation of a fireworks sales permit.
I understand that the information in this application is subject to challenge and I may be asked to provide further evidence of the organization’s eligibility to participate in the fireworks lottery and sales process. Should I not be able to provide further evidence confirming the organization’s eligibility to participate in the fireworks lottery and sales program, the City may disqualify the organization from this and future fireworks sales lottery and permit processes.
_________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Nonprofit Organization
Print Name Print Title Signature Date
9 Submit the following along with your completed application:
• $28 non-refundable filing fee payable to the City of Fullerton • Proof of tax-exempt status (e.g. IRS or Franchise Tax Board letter) • Proof of Fullerton-based non-profit organization for last twelve months • Documentation demonstrating how organization benefits the citizens of Fullerton as primary activity • Names and addresses of officers of non-profit organization • Letter from school designating representative organization (if applicable)
Lottery drawing for fireworks sales permits will be held April 15, 2025.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Fully completed lottery application – including declarations Check/cash for $28 non-refundable deposit payable to the City of Fullerton Proof of current non-profit / tax exempt status
Names and addresses of officers
Proof of 12 months in Fullerton as non-profit
Documentation showing how benefits the citizens of Fullerton as primary activity School letter (if applicable)
_______________________________________________________________________
Application Approved (Advance to Lottery) Denied: ________________________
Lottery draw number: _______________________
Staff initial:______________________________ City Clerk verification initial:_______
DATE STAMP
10 2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
LOTTERY APPLICATION CHECKLIST
11 City of Fullerton
Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales
Lottery Application Checklist
Completed Lottery Application
$28 non-refundable filing fee payable to the City of Fullerton Proof of tax-exempt status (e.g., IRS or Franchise Tax Board letter) or proof that organization created for charitable, religious, philanthropic or educational purposes
Names and addresses of officers
Proof of Fullerton -based non-profit organization for last twelve months
Documentation demonstrating how organization benefits the citizens of Fullerton as primary activity
Letter from school designating representative organization (if applicable)
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT
APPLICATION PACKET
Dear Fireworks Stand Permitee:
Congratulations on advancing to Phase 2 of the safe and sane fireworks sales process.
Fullerton voters approved Measure X on November 6, 2012 , which adopted Ordinance No. 3183 establishing the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -18 on March 1, 2022 which set rules for safe and sane fireworks sale and use in the City of Fullerton.
The fireworks sales application process has two phases : 1) application for fireworks stand lottery drawing and 2) application for fireworks stand sales permit.
Phase 1 – Lottery Application (Completed). Any group wishing to sell fireworks must first submit a completed application for the fireworks lottery draw ing. The City will issue permits for up to 15 fireworks sales stands . Those organizations awarded a fireworks sales stand through the lottery drawing must then complete the second phase of the application process to obtain a fireworks sales permit.
The City accepted fireworks lottery applications during each business day the City was open in March. The City held the lottery drawing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Phase 2 – Fireworks Stand Permit Application. Those organizations selected in the lottery, must next submit a fully completed permit application, in person, to the Fire Department by June 6, 2025.
Should you have any other questions, please refer to the C ity website at www.cityoffullerton.com or contact the Fire Department at (714) 738-6500.
Sincerely,
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
PERMIT APPLICATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT
312 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832-2099 Website: www.ci tyoffullerton.com Telephone (714) 738-6500
Fire Prevention Division Fax (714) 738-3392
APPLICATION TO SELL SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
Name of Non-Profit Organization: Phone:
Address:
List at least two organizational officers contact info: If more, add additional sheet Name: Phone:
Address:
Name: Phone:
Address:
Wholesaler/Distributor Name: Phone:
Address:
Proposed Fireworks Stand Address:
List Hours of Operation
DAYS July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4
HOURS
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Copy of temporary sales tax permit from the California State Board of Equalization.
2. Copy of the requisite retail sales permit issued by the office of the California State Fire Marshal.
3. Proof of Operator Safety Class attendance and name of Safety Officer.
4. Separate 8” x 10” document plot plan/site map.
5. Plan on how the booth will be staffed during the hours of operation.
6. Written permission from the owner of record and/or lessor and/or Management Company of the property upon which said fireworks stand is proposed to be located.
7. Certificate of Insurance naming the City and its agents additionally insured.
8. Hold Harmless Agreement.
9. FEES: $3019.
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to sell “Safe and Sane Fireworks” as a retailer pursuant to all rules and regulations adopted by the California State Fire Marshal, all other applicable code standards and to the safe and sane fireworks ordinance established by the City of Fullerton.
Name and title of authorized officer or director of non-profit organization (Print name and title) Signature: Date:
Certificate of applicant: I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California, that I am a duly appointed agent of the entity submitting this application and have been authorized by its board to submit this application on its beha lf. I further declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in this application is true and correct. I understand the issuance of this permit shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit to conduct an illegal act or unlawful business prohibited by law or requiring other approvals which have not yet been obtained. I further understand that any false statements may result in the denial of the requested permit or revocation of any issued permit.
Applicant’s Name: Phone: ___ ______
(Print)
Applicant’s Signature Date: ______
Submit this form and materials to Fire Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025. ********************************************************************************************************************************************** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Permit Fee: $ Received By:_____________ Date: RM Approval:__________ 2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
PROPERTY OWNER
PERMISSION FORM
City of Fullerton
Property Owner Permission Form
Permit to Sell “Safe and Sane” Fireworks
Permission is hereby granted to ______________________________________________________ (Fireworks Wholesaler)
and _______________________________________________________________________________ (Nonprofit Organization)
for the exclusive right to use the property located at ______________________________________ (Stand Address)
Fullerton, California with Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) ___________-___________-_________
for their _____________fireworks stand.
(Selling Year)
I understand that the nonprofit organization will conduct this sale in accordance with all City, County and State regulations.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AGREED TO CLEAR THE TEMPORARY STAND AND ALL
ACCOMPANYING LITTER FROM THE PROPERTY NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS FOLLOWING THE
LAST DAY OF FIREWORKS SALES
Property Owner’s Name:__________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ (Please print)
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Signature:___________________________________________ ____ Date: _____________________________
OR
Owner Representative’s Name:_______________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ (Please print)
Relationship to property owner:___________________________________________________________________________
Representative Address:___________________________________________________________________ _____________
Representative Signature:_______________________________________________ Date: ________________________
(Note: Submit original signed form. No copies.)
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
HOLD HARMLESS
AGREEMENT
In consideration for the issuance of a Permit for the sale and/or display of safe and sane fireworks and to the furthest extent allowed by law, Applicant does hereby agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City of Fullerton (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and agency’s officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability ), including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage incurred by City, Applicant or any other person and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses), arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of the issuance or use of the Permit. Applicant’s obligations under the preceding sentence shall apply regardless of whether City or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or unauthorized volunteers are negligent but shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or damages caused solely by the gross negligence or caused by the willful misconduct of City and any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or authorized volunteers.
Throughout the life of this Agreement, Applicant shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all insurance as required.
Applicant shall conduct all defense at his/her/its sole cost. The fact that insurance is obtained by Applicant shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Applicant, including, without limitation, liability assumed under this Agreement. The duty to indemnify shall apply to all claims regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to indemnify and such duty to defend exists regardless of any ultimate liability of Applicant. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of defense and/or indemnification to be provided by Applicant.
Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Applicant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers or invitees.
Applicant shall furnish City with copies of actual policies upon request of the City and this requirement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Permit.
City shall be reimbursed for all costs and attorney’s fees incurred by City in enforcing this Agreement. This indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of the Permit.
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she (i) has read and fully understands the content of this indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement; (ii) is aware that this is a contract between the City and Applicant; (iii) has had the opportunity to c onsult with his/her attorney, at his/her discretion; (iv) is fully aware of the legal consequences of signing this document; and (v) is the Applicant or his/her/its authorized signatory.
Signed, sealed and delivered on (date):____________________________________________________
___________________________________ _____________________________________________ Witness (please print) Applicant (organization)
___________________________________ _____________________________________________ Witness Signature Applicant signature
City of Fullerton
Hold Harmless Agreement
Permit to Sell “Safe and Sane” Fireworks
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
FIREWORKS SALES
PERMIT APPLICATION
PACKET
TIMELINE FOR
APPLICATION AND SALES
City of Fullerton
Timeline for Fireworks Stand Application and
Sales
Step 1: Lottery Application (Completed)
• Non-profit organizations may obtain Fireworks Sales Lottery Applications during the month of March at www.cityoffullerton.com, from the City Clerk’s Office located at 303 West Commonwealth, via email at
[email protected] or by calling (714) 738-6350. • A representative of the non- profit organization may submit completed Fireworks Sales Lottery Application in person, along with required documentation (see Firework Stand Lottery Checklist) starting with the City’s first day of business in the month of March through close of business on the City’s last day of business in the month of March. The City Clerk’s Office will not accept incomplete applications.
• Applicants must pay a $28 non-refundable permit application fee w hen submitting the application.
• The lottery drawing will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The first five youth sports partner league group applications and first ten community organization applications randomly selected will proceed to Step 2 and apply for a fireworks sales p ermit. ( The City will also randomly select up to an additional five applications to serve as youth sports partner league alternates and an additional five applications to serve as community group alternates, should any of the first 15 applicants not fulfill the stand requirements.) • The City Clerk’s Office will contact successful lottery applicants not present at the lottery drawing to inform them they may proceed to Step 2. • Only organizations selected by lottery proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Permit Application
• O rganizations selected in the lottery drawing must complete a Permit Application to obtain a fireworks stand permit and proceed with fireworks sales.
Organizations may obtain a Permit Application packet following the lottery draw from the City’s website at www.cityoffullerton.com
or from the Fire Department.
• Applicants must return completed Permit Applications, along with required documentation and fees , to the Fire Department by the close of business on June 6, 2025.
• Applicants must submit a $ 3019 non-refundable permit fee at the time of application submittal.
Step 3: Operator Safety Class
• Organization representatives must attend an Operator Safety Class conducted by the fireworks vendor . Applicants must provide proof of attendance and the program syllabus with the permit application.
Step 4: Stand Inspection
• Applicants must complete a successful stand inspection prior to receiving a sales permit. Contac t the Fullerton Fire Department at ( 714) 738-6500 to schedule an inspection at least 24 hours in advance.
Step 5: Fireworks Sales Begin – July 1
• Permit holders may sell fireworks on the following dates / times:
o July 1, 2, 3 - Noon – 10:00 p.m.
o July 4 - 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Step 6: Fireworks Sales End – July 4
• Permit holders must halt all fireworks sales by 9:00 p.m. on July 4
Step 7: Fireworks Stock Removal – July 5
• Permit holders must remove all fireworks stock from the City and return to the wholesaler / distributor by 4:00 p.m. on July 5. Permit holders must also remove all litter from stand site.
Step 8: Stand Removal – July 13
• Vendors shall remove all fireworks stands no later than July 13 and clear all litter from the location.
Step 9: Financial Reporting – September 1
• The permitee shall submit to the City Clerk a financial statement by the treasurer setting forth the total gross receipts from the fireworks stand and all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase of fireworks and the sales thereof , along with the most recent report filed by the permitee to the State Board of Equal ization on or before September 1 . Failure to file the Financial Report will disqualify the organization from future fireworks sales lotteries.
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
City of Fullerton
Safe and Sane Fireworks Sale
Permit Application Checklist
Permit Application (submit to Fire Department)
Completed Firework Stand Permit Application
Receipt of a temporary sales tax permit from the State Board of Equalization - Tax Number
Copy of State Fire Marshals Retail Fireworks License
Name of Fireworks S tand Safety Officer and proof of Operator Safety Class attendance
Firework stand location and two copies of the site map (fully dimensioned)
Staffing schedule
Written authorization from Property Owners - Permission Form
Certificate of Insurance naming the City and its agents additionally insured
Hold Harmless Agreement
Check payable to the Fullerton Fire Department for $3019
Conclusion of Sales (submit to City Clerk’s Office)
Follow Up Financial Report – On or before September 1st (Failure to file this report will affect eligibility for future lottery drawings)
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR
FIREWORKS STANDS
City of Fullerton
Minimum Requirements for Fireworks Stands
Permitees may only conduct retail sales of "Safe and Sane Fireworks" from withi n a temporary fireworks stand. Pe rmitees may not conduct retail sales from any other building or structure.
Temporary stands must comply with the most current edition of NFPA 1124 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles , as well as the following requirements:
Location and Approval
The individual responsible for the operation of each stand must attend a Stand Operator Safety Seminar conducted by the permitted fireworks wholesaler.
The stand operator must obtain a Firework Sales Stand Permit from the Fire Department and provide a detailed plot plan (with dimensions) showing distance from existing structures, parking, fire hydrants, roadways, entrances and exits to locations and location of fire extinguishers.
The stand operator must obtain a permit for stands with electrical service and / or generators.
The stand operator must obtain a State Fire Marshal Retail Fireworks License Permit.
The Public Works Department shall review i ngress and egress to the site to ensure that the stand does not create undue traffic safety hazards.
No temporary stands located within 20 feet from any roadway / curb, within 30 feet from any combustibles or located less than 35 feet from any structures, recreational vehicles or trailers.
No sales or discharge of fireworks within 100 feet of any flammable or combustible liquid storage, pump or dispensing device or on any property storing or dispensing flammable liquids.
Each stand shall have at least ten off-street parking spaces.
Stand operators must provide proof of written property owner authorization indicating permission to erect a fireworks stand and sell product before the issuance of any permits.
Stand Requirements
No electrical circuits, wiring, devices or lighting in temporary stands without a permit. Battery- operated portable lighting devices do not require a permit.
The stand operator will protect all exposed lamps from accidental contact or breakage with suitable guards. (CEC 590.4(F)).
All stands must : 1) be constructed of either wood or metal 2) have studs of sufficient size to adequately support the roof 3) have service openings located a minimum 40 inches from the ground level, with at least 12 inches of ½ inch wire mesh at the bottom of such service openings.
Stand operators shall maintain and keep clear to all exits, aisles at least 30 inches in width.
Each stand will have at least two exits, placed as to provide immediate egress from either end of the stand. Exit doors will be readily operable from the stand interior without special knowledge, effort or tools, including keys.
No locking or latching devices permitted on the inside of stand doors.
No slide bolts, hook / eye or other types of locks permitted. Stand operator will place a locked padlock through the latch of the stand’s exterior locking device in the locked position to prevent the door locking from the outside whenever the stand is occupied.
The stand shall have suitable covers or shutters to completely seal off the service openings during those hours not in operation.
No fuel-powered generators or similar equipment allowed inside the stand.
Stand Operation
The stand operator shall post s igns on the interior and exterior of the stand stating that the minimum age to purchase fireworks is 16 years of age.
The stand operator shall post an informational flyer on the outside of the stand indicating the allowable areas and times for fireworks discharge.
Permitees may only sell fireworks between the hours of Noon and 10:00 p.m. on July 1, 2 and 3 and between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on July 4.
No smoking allowed within 30 feet of any temporary stand. All temporary stands must have “No Smoking” signs posted both on the interior of the stand and outside the structure near all exterior openings.
No drinking or storage of alcoholic beverages in or around a temporary stand at any time.
At minimum, stands shall have a Class 2A :10BC fire extinguisher placed and maintained in locations readily accessible for use . E ach person assist ing in the operation of a temporary stand will receive instruction on the location and use of fire extinguishers.
No person under the age of 18 may sell fireworks nor be inside the stand at any time.
No person other than members of the permitee and / or joint venture nonprofit organizations(s), or the wives, husbands, parents or adult children of such members shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of “Safe and Sane fireworks” at such stand.
No person shall receive payment or other consideration by the permitted nonprofit organization(s) or any wholesaler / distributor of “Safe and Sane ” Fireworks for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” with t he exception of licensed security personnel and the property owner of the stand location.
No person shall remain inside a temporary stand during non -business hours, except for the initial construction of the stand and for loading and unloading of merchandise.
No person shall light or cause or permit the lighting of any match, fireworks, device or other combustible article within a temporary stand or within 30 feet of a temporary stand.
The permitee shall include an informational flyer with every sale that indicates the allowable areas and times for fireworks discharge.
The permitee shall maintain a 30 foot area in all directions around each temporary stand in a neat and orderly manner, free from all weeds, trash, rubbish and other debris.
Permitees shall store or kee p fireworks only inside the temporary stand. No fireworks may be stored in any garage, home, automobile or other structure.
Each temporary stand will have one or more designated persons over the age of 21 who will act and serve as a watchperson for the temporary stand during all hours when the stand is not in operation. The designated watchperson will remain outside but within eyesight of the temporary stand. The applicant will include watchperson’s contact information and work schedule with the permit application materials.
The permitee shall remove the stand and clear the premises of all debris and restore to the condition prior to the establishment of the stand no later than July 13th.
Financial Reporting
On or before September 1st, the permitee shall submit to the City Clerk a financial statement by the treasurer setting forth the total gross receipts from the fireworks stand, all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase and sale of fireworks and the most recent report filed by the permitee to the State Board of Equalization.
Noncompliance
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations governing the sale, possession and discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks set forth in this document and Resolution No. 2022-018 will result in immediate invalidation of any current permit and forfeiture of eligibility for the lottery drawing in the next application cycle.
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
STATE FIRE MARSHAL SAFE AND
SANE FIREWORKS WHOLESALE LIST
State Fire Marshal Approved
Safe and Sane Fireworks Vendors
Permitees may only work with vendors approved by the State Fire Marshal. The following link will provide a list of state approved vendors.
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-
and-investigations/fireworks
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
CITY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF
CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Lottery and Sales Permit Packets, General Information
Contact: City Clerk’s Office
Telephone: (714) 738-6350
Email: [email protected]
Fireworks Stand Inspections and Permits (Phase 2)
Contact: Fire Prevention Bureau
Telephone: (714) 738-6500
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
SITE PLAN
City of Fullerton
Sample Site Plan
2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY MAP
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2025 CITY OF FULLERTON
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
COMMUNITY GROUP
FINANCIAL REPORT
City of Fullerton
Community Group
Fireworks Sales Financial Report
On or before September 1 st, the permitee shall submit to the City Clerk a financial statement by the organization treasurer setting forth the total gross receipts from the fireworks stand; all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase of fireworks and the sales thereof; along with the most recent report filed by the permitee to the State Board of Equal ization. The timely filing of such statement shall be a condition precedent to the granting of any subsequent firework sales permit.
O
rganization:_____________________________________ Year: ___________ B
ooth Location:___________________________________ Wholesale Vendor :_____ Fireworks Sales:
A) Gross Sales and Receipts $____________________
B) Sales Tax Paid to State Board of Equalization $____________________ C) Net Sales (Line A – B) $____________________
Expenses
D) Total Paid in Fireworks Product $____________________ E) Total Paid in Licenses, Rent, Fees $____________________ F) Other Expenses (Power, Advertising, etc.) $____________________ G) Total Expenses (Lines D + E + F) $____________________ Profit
Net Funds Collected (Line C – G) $____________________
T
he Organization will use proceeds from sale of fireworks towards the following: ______ ___
___________________________________________________________________ ___
___________________________________________________________________ ___
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SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS SALES
FEEDBACK FORM
City of Fullerton
Fireworks Sales Lottery and Permit Process
Feedback Form
Have a suggestion or comment about the fireworks lottery or permit process? We’d love to hear from you. Just return this form with your Lottery Application, Permit Application or Financial Report or forward to the City Clerk’s Office at any time.
Remarks:
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________________________________ ________________________________ Name Organization
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Thank you!!