PGI Training

The PGI Display Operator Course (DOC) is designed to meet the need for a general course on display operations and serves as the first step in becoming a PGI Certified Display Operator.

The course presents a comprehensive full day of instruction on current firework display practices. Both classroom training and live fire field training are included. A complete copy of the current PGI Display Operator Textbook is used during the class and is yours to keep as a valuable reference tool.

PGI’s Display Operator Course is revised regularly to remain consistent with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) codes 1123 and 1124 pertaining to firework displays. The course is one of only two nationally available fireworks training programs recognized as compliant by the NFPA.

An online variant of this course is not offered due to the need for live fire field training.

This class was developed based on the overwhelming need for a standardized training curriculum for these devices, as no such class currently exists.
Students who attend the class and pass the examination will receive a certificate of attendance. The class typically runs for about 4 hours.

The course will cover:

• Types of Professional Use Only devices
• Selecting appropriate sites to use Professional Use Only devices
• Setting up Professional Use Only devices
• Firing methods
• Shooting precautions
• Safety precautions
• Storage
• Transportation