Text "Fire Marshal Offers Fireworks Safety Advice" to a friend

Thanks to the wonders of cell phone text-messaging technology, we're able to send a link to a story right to your phone. Just enter your full phone number and select your service provider from the drop-down list, and we'll send your phone a link to this story.

A few things you should know before you request a link:

1. Make sure your cell phone provider offers text messaging (aka "SMS") and that this service is enabled for your account/phone. Most cell phones and accompanying plans these days come with it.
2. We offer this as a free service, but be aware that some cell phone providers charge for incoming messages. Then again, others don't. So if you're not sure, contact your provider.
3. Be aware that the reliability of these messages depends on your phone company. We'll hold up our end of the deal and send out the message on time — but your phone service provider, which passes it from us to you, might introduce a delay. This completely depends on your service provider.

Please note: We will not store the phone number or give it to anybody. We value your privacy.

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