TEXAS – Central Texas fire departments are using creative messaging to remind people about the rules and the dangers related to fireworks.
The Round Rock Fire Department posted a video featuring Elmo, while Cedar Park and New Braunfels shared photos of their firefighters holding up signs that said “Leave the fireworks to Katy Perry” and “911 is not for ‘annoying’ fireworks.”
The Georgetown Fire Department incorporated a TikTok trend and a crowd favorite, Koda the fire dog, in their video to social media.
“She is usually the star of the community engagement,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam. “When you add some comedy to it, it really engages people a little bit.”
Comedy aside, the real message from Koda and surrounding departments this Fourth of July is knowing what’s legal and what’s not. If it is legal, know how to do it safely to prevent injury and prevent fire.
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