Missouri loves its fireworks, as of last week the state had issued 1,127 permits to retailers. Sadly, every year people ignore safety rules and end up hospitalized. Tim Bean is the State Fire Marshal, and he joined Simon to talk firework safety in the state this 4th of July.

<p>Missouri loves its fireworks, as of last week the state had issued 1,127 permits to retailers. Sadly, every year people ignore safety rules and end up hospitalized. Tim Bean is the State Fire Marshal, and he joined Simon to talk firework safety in the state this 4th of July.</p>

Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri.  Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls.  Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.

<p>Join Simon Rose for a lively discussion about topics impacting Columbia, Missouri.&nbsp; Every weekday, Simon talks with Columbia's decision makers, and takes your phone calls.&nbsp; Listen live weekdays from 9am - 11am on Newstalk 98.9 FM and 1400 AM KFRU.</p>