Celebrate Safely, Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals

Published on July 03, 2025

“I urge all members of our community to avoid illegal fireworks this holiday season. Illegal fireworks can cause devastating fires or serious injuries which is why they are illegal. Let’s keep our neighborhoods safe instead of putting yourself, your family, your pets and your community in danger.” -- Fire Chief Geo Blackshire, Palo Alto Fire Department

Fire Station 8 Staffing

Fire Station 8 will be staffed for 24 hours on July 4, enhancing public safety during a high-risk day of activities on a national holiday of celebration and fireworks.

Police Response

If you see or hear illegal fireworks, we are here to help. Give 24-hour non-emergency dispatch center a call at (650) 329-2413 and we’ll investigate. We want everyone to be fire safe!

While it is most helpful to receive reports where our residents can see the fireworks to report an actual or suspected location, we fully realize that is not possible during the overnight hours when our residents are sleeping and being awakened by this noise. We encourage people to call us when they hear the fireworks anyway, as it may help us understand generally where they are occurring.

Hand Over Fireworks at a Fire Station

Fireworks of all kinds can be surrendered at any station of the Palo Alto Fire Department:

Fire Station #1 - 301 Alma Street
Fire Station #2 - 2675 Hanover Street
Fire Station #3 - 799 Embarcadero Road
Fire Station #4 - 3600 Middlefield Road
Fire Station #5 - 600 Arastradero Road
Fire Station #6 - 711 Serra Street

Other Fireworks Resources