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Committee reviews bill giving local fire chiefs flexibility over fireworks safety details
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony on House Bill 91, which would let local fire chiefs inspect public display sites and set whether and how long fire apparatus and personnel must be present; the state fire marshal—s office said it is neutral and emphasized the measure targets professional displays rather than backyard consumer fireworks.
A bill that would clarify how local fire officials handle safety details at display fireworks shows drew questions but little opposition at a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee hearing Friday.
Representative Mark Prue (Hillsborough 15), who introduced House Bill 91, told the committee the measure would allow municipalities to issue permits for fireworks displays and give the fire department authority to inspect sites. "The fire chief will get to determine whether fire apparatus and personnel need to be there in case of an emergency. And they determine how long that…
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