Permits for Halloween and Diwali Fireworks Required

Always Local, Always Free

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is reminding residents to secure permits

if they plan to set off fireworks for Halloween and Diwali on October 31.

To be eligible for a permit, residents must:

Be 18 years or older.
Have 100 feet of clearance from all buildings and trees (most private properties in Winnipeg do not meet this requirement).
Have written consent of the property owner.

Residents planning to set off fireworks as part of a City park rental also need a fireworks permit.

These free permits, required for all consumer fireworks, are reviewed by the WFPS Fire Prevention

Branch. Permits can be applied for online. Residents setting off fireworks without a permit

may be fined up to $500.

WFPS also emphasizes several safety tips when setting off fireworks:

Only adults 18 years or older should handle fireworks.
Use only fireworks purchased in Canada that meet safety standards.
Read all instructions, cautions, and warnings on each firework product.
Always check wind direction and speed; set off fireworks with the wind blowing away from spectators and structures.
Set up in a clear, open space and light fireworks on a hard, flat, and level surface.
Have a bucket of sand, water supply, and a working fire extinguisher on hand.
Never attempt to re-light a ‘dud’ or hold a lit firework.
Dispose of fireworks safely and store unused ones in a closed container.
Never use firecrackers, which are illegal in Canada.

For more information and to apply for a permit, visit the WFPS website.