Fireworks Training

The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. offers basic Display Operators Training at the annual PGI convention, and has authorized a number of offsite training sessions every year.

As the largest organization in the world whose membership is intimately involved in the presentation of display fireworks, with our primary interest on Safety, we believe that well trained and prepared Display Operators are essential for our continued emphasis on improving both the Safety and the Artistry of Fireworks Displays.

The PGI Display Operators coursework is usually done in one day, with hands on, Live Fire training. Our course attendees must pass a written test, demonstrate experience in the fireworks industry, and show our instructors that they have the ability to hand light shells safely, while under our supervision.

Once all of the above are completed the course attendee is designated as a PGI Certified Display Operator and issued a certificate and wallet identification card. This gives our sponsors the assurance that the people that are running the local fireworks display have had formal training, experience, and that they have a basic understanding of the rules and regulations concerning Display Fireworks under NFPA 1123.

We have seen that many States and Municipalities look for this certification when hiring Display Companies to perform their Fireworks Displays, and we have started to see some States actually require the certification before an individual may be allowed to operate a display in the state.

The PGI Display Operators Training course is the nationally accepted training program for “shooting” fireworks. Our instructors are all Certified Display Operators, with many years of experience in the safe handling of Display Fireworks.

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