As of Dec. 20, the Dixon Fire Department is taking applications for “safe and sane” fireworks sales stands in Dixon. Only six nonprofit organizations will be chosen for the privilege. Photo by Kendall Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

The Dixon Fire Department has made Fireworks Program Guidance for the new year available to the public. Beginning Dec. 20, any nonprofit groups from Dixon that want to operate a “safe and sane” fireworks sales stand must apply. 

According to California Assembly Bill 1403, Section 12529, safe and sane fireworks are “any fireworks that have been approved by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and that have been carefully examined and tested by the State Fire Marshal and determined by the State Fire Marshal to meet and comply with specified regulations.” 

Each approved firework will have the seal of the California State Fire Marshal on it, with the words “safe and sane” visible somewhere on the packaging. Fireworks that explode, shoot through the air and move along the ground (such as skyrockets, bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman candles) are illegal in California and can lead to a $1,000 punitive fine or one year in jail.

Applications for firework sales are online at dixonfire.org and at City Hall, 600 E. A St.

Applications, along with a $25 filing fee, must be filed at City Hall no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 31. A permit lottery will be held at 2 p.m. March 20 to decide which nonprofit organizations can sell fireworks in 2025. A total of six permits will be awarded, including a permit for service clubs, faith-based organizations, veteran organizations, a last-chance option for any groups not already specified, and two permits for youth, sports and education organizations.

Interested groups can find applications to run a fireworks sales stand either online at dixonfire.org or at City Hall, 600 E. A St. Applications must be filed at City Hall by March. 20. Photo by Nicolas Brown

Previously, the six organizations were Living Hope Church of Dixon, Dixon Quarterback Club, Napa Solano Veteran Riders, Dixon Moose Lodge, Dixon Soccer Club and Dixon Montessori Charter School.

According to Dixon Fire Department officials, the use of fireworks is always a concern because fireworks are responsible for numerous fires and injuries every year, even when used safely and legally, costing millions of dollars in property damage, physical injury and emotional trauma. According to Dixon Fire Department Battalion Chief Nick Warren, local fireworks issues tend to mostly be fires with the occasional injury.

Warren gave several safety tips for those hoping to use fireworks.

“Definitely use safe and sane fireworks as designated by the fire marshal,” said Warren. “Have a bucket nearby and have a parent handy. Never light near dry grass, stay a reasonable distance away from structures and don’t try to relight fireworks that didn’t go off.”

For more information, visit dixonfire.org or call 707-678-7060.