“We urge Virginians to leave fireworks to the professionals,” said Billy Hux, VDFP Assistant State Fire Marshal of Special Operations.

In 2021, more than 10,000 non-permissible fireworks were confiscated that were either for sale, or in possession. Roughly 125 retail locations were inspected by SFMO in 2021, where nearly one-third locations were found to be selling non-permissible fireworks. VDFP’s State Fire Marshal’s Office serves as the fire code enforcement sector of the state government training agency. The State Fire Marshal’s Office advises Virginians to check local ordinances as well as the Statewide Fire Prevention Code prior to purchasing and utilizing fireworks. Many localities prohibit the sale, possession or use of all fireworks. A list of permissible fireworks can be viewed on the VDFP website. Only “permissible fireworks,” as defined in the Code of Virginia, can be legally sold, possessed or used within the Commonwealth. In general, any firework that explodes, moves on the ground or in the air, or shoots a projectile is illegal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. RICHMOND (June 29, 2022) - The Virginia Department of Fire Programs-State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges Virginians ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend to leave fireworks to the professionals. State Fire Marshal’s Office Stresses Firework Safety During the Fourth of July Holiday Regional Fire Services Training Facilities Grants.National Fire Incident Reporting System.State Fire Marshal’s Office Explosives Use Notification.

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