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To ensure safety, Daigle said firefighters wear full bunker gear, safety glasses and earplugs. "It's a little hot," Daigle said, "but it's worth it."

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We try not to look up," said Will Daigle about the experience of lighting Craig Fire/Rescue's annual fireworks show. Daigle, a firefighter who is in charge of the fireworks display this year, said safety is the main concern for the fire crew setting off the display. "I know everybody likes their fireworks, but safety is important to us," Daigle said. Still, with 300 3-inch shells, 288 4-inch shells, 132 5-inch shells, 45 6-inch shells and four 10-inch shells, Craig Fire/Rescue is packing some major artillery this year. The show begins at sunset this evening at Moffat County High School, and based on the ordnance Daigle has at his disposal, it should be quite a show. - Hans Hallgren

July 4, 2009