FIREWORKS
ENFORCEMENT PLAN
Samuel Klemek, Fire Chief
John Murray, Acting Chief of Police
April 23, 2024
Augmented police, fire, and code enforcement staff
will perform citywide patrols.
Gather evidence for administrative citations (video,
photos).
Continue efforts to change the social conscience of
illegal fireworks use.
“Zero Tolerance” signage will be posted on all fireworks stands.
Printed Fireworks Safety materials will be distributed to schools and fireworks stands.
Fireworks Safety and Enforcement signage placed
throughout the City starting June 1st
Promotion of the City of Salinas Fireworks website
www.salinasfireworks.com
and Salinas Connect App
Press releases and interviews with local news outlets
to spread the word about fireworks safety and the
penalties for use of illegal fireworks.
Collaboration with City of Salinas PIO and Mag One
Media to continue our social media campaign
Roaming marked and unmarked patrols units will be
deployed throughout the city during the holiday period.
SFD and SPD Drone Teams will be deployed strategically
throughout the city.
Additional Fire Department resources will be deployed
for emergency responses and to assist with “observing
and reporting” the use of illegal fireworks.
The Salinas Fire Prevention Division will review reports and issue administrative citations via mail.
Administrative citations will be issued to property
owners where illegal fireworks are discharged.
OSHA regulations prohibit staff from handling and
storage of fireworks. Disposal must be done by
licensed hazardous materials handlers.
Staff is creating the implementation of a REWARD
program to encourage the reporting and successful
citation of fireworks violators.
Costs to cover the 2024 emergency response and
enforcement efforts for illegal fireworks will be paid
through the 7% surcharge recovered from sale of Safe
and Sane Fireworks Stands.
Combined fund balances for 2023 fireworks related
revenue are approximately $ 82,000.