FORT HALL- As Treaty Day and the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Fort Hall Fire & EMS Department is reminding the community to celebrate responsibly and take extra precautions when using fireworks because of ongoing dry and drought conditions across the Fort Hall Reservation.

While fireworks are not banned, residents are encouraged to use extreme caution to prevent accidental wildfires to protect the community according to a press release.

Important Firework Safey Tips:

• Only use fireworks in areas with little to no vegetation or in well- irrigated locations.

• Wet down the area before or after lighting fireworks.

• Keep a fire extinguisher, shovel, or garden hose readily available.

• Never light fireworks in tall grass, dry weeds, or near structures.

• Always supervise children around fireworks.

• Ensure all fireworks debris is completely cool before disposing of it to prevent garbage can fires.

• If a fire begins and grows beyond your ability to control it, call 911 immediately

For the safety of the community, fireworks are prohibited on all tribal property, including:

• Sho-Ban High School parking lot.

• Shoshone Bannock Festival Grounds.

• Fort Hall Rodeo Grounds.

• Any other property owned or managed by the Shoshone- Bannock Tribes.

Tribal Office of Emergency Management, Fort Hall Fire Department, and United States Wildland Fire Service would like to thank the community for your cooperation, support and commitment to protecting our people, lands, and resources.

Your efforts in following safety guidelines make a difference and help keep the Fort Hall Reservation safe for everyone.

Have a safe and wonderful Fort Hall Treaty Day celebration!

Respectfully Eric King Fire Chief, Dustin Williams United States Wildland Fire Service and the Tribal Office of Emergency Management