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Backup Documents 02/09/2016 Item #15 r7` °' 15 _ GREATER NAPLES FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT ,� ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS AI 14575 Collier Boulevard•Naples,FL 34119 Phone: (239)348-7540 Fax: (239)348-7546 > \� Kingman Schuldt,Fire Chief February 3,2016 C v r ' l ri t-6 w710.„0 IS" Donna Fiala,Chairwoman Board of County Commissioner 3299 Tamiami Trail,East, Suite 303 Naples,FL 34114 Honorable Chairwoman Fiala, 1 The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District and the Board of Fire Commissioners is committed to safeguarding the lives of its residents. This is accomplished by providing effective emergency response services and education for the residents and community served. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission there were an estimated 10,500 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during calendar year 2014.The majority of the injuries caused by fireworks are the result of misuse by consumers, and often associated with the use of illegal fireworks. Even when used properly, fireworks are dangerous explosives that can.cause serious injury or death. The Board of Fire Commissioners has genuine concern that the continued approval of fireworks sales in Collier County will have adverse effect on the citizens. Most specifically,the approval of roadside tent sales only encourages the purchase and use of these dangerous fireworks,many of which are illegally sold through a loophole in State law that allows their use for agricultural exemptions. The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District,Board of Commissioners does not support the sale or use of illegal fireworks in Collier County and encourages the Board of County Commissioners to take action;prohibiting temporary roadside tents for the sale of such fireworks and condoning the sale and use of illegal fireworks. On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners I thank you for your consideration and continued commitment to the citizens of Collier County. Sicergl.y, f Kingman D. Schuldt,Fire Chief CC: Board of Fire Commissioners Professionalism^-Integrity Compassion