Real Talk San Mateo - Fireworks, Let's Talk About Them Safety - Legality - Respect
As we continue to educate the public leading up to the 4th of July on the illegal use of fireworks here in the City of San Mateo, our next Real Talk San Mateo episode will be focused on the topic.
Join us, City Council Member Nicole Fernandez, and Deputy Fire Marshal Melinda Martin as we discuss enforcement, safety, and respect for our neighbors when it comes to illegal fireworks use.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6 - 7pm
Via Zoom: https://cityofsanmateo-org.zoom.us/j/85948334112
Join via audio: (408)638-0968 US (San Jose)
Webinar ID: 859 4833 4112
If you have questions you can submit them ahead of time in hopes that we can answer them live or get you a response via email. Send them to [email protected].
Reminder: ALL fireworks, including Safe & Sane (yes, that includes sparklers), are illegal within our city limits.
Please DO NOT call 911 to report illegal fireworks (unless there is an actual emergency related to them). Remember, fireworks are dangerous and can injure 
or start fires 
.
Illegal firework use can be reported here: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4630/Fireworks.
Beginning Friday, June 19th, Firework Enforcement Details begin and officers will be dedicated to proactively enforcing the ordinance and all laws pertaining to illegal firework use. Confiscations/seizures will be made and citations/fines will be issued.
Address/Location
San Mateo, CA Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy
San Mateo, CA 94403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-522-7700
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SANMATEOPD followed by your message, to 888777
