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Visalia Fire Department
Pre-4th of July fireworks detail and Independence Spectacular presentation
Social Media Posts
Banners hung at all stations
Visalia.gov/celebratesafely
Fireworks safety tips
Pet safety tips
Fire station locations for fireworks disposal
41,000 utility bill mailers.
Include reporting number 559-513-8080
Prevention
Call Center
Will operate on July 3rd and 4th
10 dedicated call takers
Information will be relayed in real time to patrol units in the field Lowers the burden on dispatch
Provides citizens a direct line to call and is specifically designed to gather fireworks use data
Patrols
Dedicated patrols throughout the month of June
Increasing saturation around the Independence Day holiday Partnering with Visalia Police Department
Each patrol unit will be comprised on a Visalia Police Officer and Visalia Fire Department personnel
Illegal fireworks citation amounts begin at $2,000 for the first offence and increase to $3,000 for the second and $4,000 for each additional.
Citations are tracked over a three-year period. If a citizens first offence was last year and this year they are caught again, the initial fine amount will be $3,000.
A total of 73 citations were issued during 2025.
Enforcement
Citation Trends
Rewards system
Council directed a rewards system be created for reporting the sales of dangerous fireworks $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the successful citation of individuals found to be illegally selling fireworks.
First reward issued during 2025 season.
3rd Annual Independence Spectacular
Friday, July 3rd
6pm – 10pm
Riverway Sports Park
Free Admittance
Free Kid Zone games and activities
Collaborating with VUSD to expand area with more fun!
Live Entertainment presented by event partner Momentum Broadcasting Firework Display to end the night celebrating the marking of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Questions?