Several of our local hams are involved with the departments VIP program. One of our highlight events each year is participating in a 4th of July Fire Watch. Commonly called "Sky Watch" hams are teamed up with VIPs and patrol the county reporting illegal/dangerous fireworks. Since the inception of Sky Watch, the county has seen a reduction in the number of fireworks related injuries, wildland fireworks related fires over the holiday and illegal fireworks use. In 2004, this prompted Tulare County's Board of Supervisors to allow Safe and Sane fireworks to be displayed in the county areas.

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link to Tulare County VIP website