Great Falls Fire Rescue offers firework reminders for residents [Video]

GREAT FALLS, Mont. Great Falls is one of the last municipalities in Montana that allows for the personal use of fireworks in city limits, according to Great Falls Fire Rescue’s assistant chief of prevention, Mike McIntosh.

And with being able to shoot fireworks off in city limits, GFFR is offering some safety reminders for people shooting off fireworks in town.

No setting off fireworks on public property, including streetsNo leaving fireworks debris on public propertyViolators may be fined up to $1000Fireworks are allowed July 2, 3, and 4 from 8am-midnightReport illegal fireworks at 406-727-7688 X5

McIntosh says the 4th of July is always the busiest time for firefighters.

“If we have a major working fire that we have to send our crews to, we don’t have enough resources to protect the city with all the other fires that happen. So with that, we encourage people that are out on the …