
This Independence Day, Prevent Chicago, IL Fire Damage Restoration Needs with Firework Safety

Sam Simon
June 15, 2024ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons provides fire damage restoration in Chicago, IL and the nearby suburbs
In less than a month, cities across the US will be organizing Independence Day celebrations. With an abundance of fireworks with varying legalities, it's important to know the state and local regulations that are in place to help
prevent fire damage
in Chicago homes and businesses.
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
has prepared some safety tips and reminders so that you can have a safe and enjoyable holiday. If the unthinkable happens, call on us for emergency
fire damage restoration services
in Chicago, IL.
The safest way to enjoy your holiday is to attend a professional fireworks display put on by either the city, township, or county. These shows are run by professionals that have the proper equipment and safety measures in place to prevent a fun, enjoyable event from turning into a
fire damage
nightmare. These are considered pyrotechnic displays, and are allowed depending on the views of the local government.
Consumer fireworks are items such as fountains, repeaters, and parachutes. These are also regulated by local governments and municipalities. On Independence Day, fireworks account for 2 of every 5 house fires reported, most caused by consumer fireworks products.
Novelty fireworks are the type that most everyone is familiar with. These include sparklers and party poppers and, as small grade fireworks, are not regulated by the local government. They can cause serious fire damage and injury if not handled properly. There are a few things to keep in mind while enjoying sparklers before the big fireworks show:
- Sparklers burn at temperatures of up to 1200⁰ F and remain very hot, long after that spark is out.
- Supervise children closely and make sure that sparklers are held an arms length away from the body.
- For optimum safety, have a fire extinguisher nearby.
- Place used sparklers in a metal container filled with sand or water while waiting for them to cool.
- After cooled, sparklers can be placed in the trash for disposal.
Firework displays cause around 18,000 reported fires, including
fire damage
to cars, houses, and yards. Fire safety is extremely important to having a safe holiday celebration.
When a fireworks display goes rogue, you can find yourself with severe
fire damage restoration
needs in the Chicago area. Once the flames are put out, there's only one call you need to make: ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons.
Our fire damage restoration services are available 24/7, even on holidays.
Don't wait to start repairing the damage from fire and smoke;
call us immediately
.
Sam Simon
Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.
He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.
Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.
In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.
Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career under the name Sam Zabadneh, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.
Under the direction of majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
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