Fourth of July festivities will be underway soon — with cookouts, lake fun and organized fireworks displays. But fireworks for individual use are not permitted inside the Bartlesville city limits, Fire Department Training/Public Information Officer Bill Hollander reminded everyone recently.
“Sparklers, ‘snakes,’ things of that nature that are classified as novelty items rather than fireworks are allowed, but fireworks — anything that makes noise or shoots into the air — is prohibited,” Hollander said.
Hollander said arranged fireworks displays are permitted for companies that are licensed and have trained personnel to administer classified fireworks, but individual permits are not issued.
“The City of Dewey issues permits for fireworks but the City of Bartlesville does not,” he said. “Fireworks are also permitted in rural areas.”
Those who choose the latter option should be mindful of any trash they create, Hollander said.
“If you are going to rural areas to shoot fireworks, please be kind to our rural neighbors and pick up your trash,” he said.
Most City of Bartlesville offices will be closed July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Police and fire services will continue as normally scheduled, with no disruption. City offices will re-open as normally scheduled on Thursday, July 5.
Trash routes will not be impacted due to the holiday and will be collected as normally scheduled.