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Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Fremont
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. Community members are encouraged to report illegal firework activities via the Fremont App. Additional police resources will be monitoring and relaying information to field personnel. Complaints with specific details such as an address, and description of those involved will receive higher priority.
Use the Fremont App (Available from 4:00 p.m. on July 4 to 2:00 a.m. on July 5)
- How to Access: Fremont App is free to download on your smartphone or you can use it in your computer’s browser web at http://fremontapp.com.
(Please note, Fremont App does not support Internet Explorer.) - Download the App
| Get Started with the App |
| 1. Download App |
| 2. Choose Requests (at the bottom of screen) |
| 3. Create Account (optional). When you create an account you will receive updates regarding your request. |
| 4. Create New Request and Choose Location |
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5. Select Report Type - Illegal Fireworks |
| 6. Add Photos (optional) |
| 7. Submit |
- On the Fremont App, click "Request" to create a new request
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.