Community Message about Fireworks

We all love them, we all miss them, there’s a reason we don’t have them…

All Fireworks are banned in Fremont with fines up to $50,000

A message from the City of Fremont / Fremont Police Department / Fremont Fire Department

Fireworks Ban

Fremont’s public safety departments would like to remind Fremont residents, businesses, and visitors that the sale, possession, and use of all fireworks are banned within the City of Fremont. This ban includes the “safe and sane” variety of fireworks that are legal in some other cities. The ban, in effect since December 1986, has helped reduce the number of injuries, wildland fires, and structure fires caused by fireworks in the City of Fremont.

Fire and Police resources will be on patrol in Fremont during the peak times of concern to maintain an active vigilance against fireworks use.

Fines

In California, possession of illegal fireworks is considered a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year. If you are found to be in possession of a sufficient amount of illegal fireworks, you may be guilty of a felony and punished by a fine up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment in a state prison or county jail. Parents may be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by their children’s use of illegal fireworks.

How to Report

Fremont Police and Fire are anticipating a high call volume during the Fourth of July holiday season. Community members can help do their part to keep our city safe and only dial 9-1-1 during a true or potential emergency.

• Use the Fremont App (Available on July 3 & July 4, 2021)

  • How to Access: Fremont App is free to download on your smartphone or you can use it in your computer’s browser. (Please note, Fremont App does not support Internet Explorer.)

  • Download the App

    • Apple App Store

    • Google Play

• Call

  • To report non-emergency illegal firework use, call the Fremont Police Department Dispatch Center at 510-790-6800 x3. Be prepared to provide dispatchers with details, such as:

    • Specific location

    • Description of involved persons

    • Any immediate danger to areas with dry brush and vegetation susceptible to fire.

  • All firework calls will be prioritized with other pending calls for service.