Pendleton Fire and Ambulance Chief Tony Pierotti and Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Chief Scott Stanton outline critical fireworks safety protocols for the Fourth of July. They stress how illegal fireworks and improper disposal of legal ones trigger preventable fires, heavily straining local emergency response resources. The chiefs highlight common injuries, particularly to hands and eyes, and warn of severe legal and financial penalties for using prohibited items. Beyond holiday celebrations, they explain the three wildfire evacuation tiers (Ready, Set, Go!) and detail essential items for a quick-evacuation "go-bag". Ultimately, they urge residents to stay safe by attending professional public displays rather than risking private fireworks.