The Fireworks education program this year was a huge success. The City took a stance to combo intensive public education combined with strict enforcement. Seventeen tickets were issued at $1,000 each. Fillmore Fire spent weeks placing out banners throughout the city. City staff published thousands of handouts for fireworks booths. In addition, the city emergency services staff placed the educational electronic signs in strategic locations where visibility was pronounced. The Fillmore Unified School District partnered with the city for use of their reverse 911 call program to households educating them on fireworks usage. This combined effort between City public works staff, School District, Fillmore Fire and Police led to a dramatic net result in reduction of illegal fireworks. Some estimates report a 60 to 80% reduction in illegal fireworks usage over previous years. We couldn’t have done this without community support and dedicated city public safety employees. And don't forget, the pool is open!