Local emergency responder talks 4th of July fireworks safety

Fourth of July fireworks may bean American tradition, but they've never been safe.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, firework accidents killed at least 18 people and sent more than 15,000 people to the emergency room in the last year alone.

Russell B Johnston is the client services coordinator for Bell Ambulance. He joins us to share safety tips ahead of Independence Day this weekend.