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Introduction to Professional Use Only Products
The 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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
On the top right of this page under Upcoming Courses, expand the preferred date of the course you wish to attend. Details on how to register for each date will be contained under each date.
The PGI does not issue any licenses or certificates related to such fireworks and does NOT endorse using our or any other training to become eligible to purchase such fireworks.
Each state determines who is qualified to purchase professional use only materials. The best place to get that answer would be either your local Fire Marshal or State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At our convention, we offer the PGI Display Operator Certification course. This course provides information regarding the safe setup of a professional display. However, it does not qualify anyone to purchase 1.3g (display) or 1.4g professional use only products. Additional classes can be found on our website- PGI.org. Many vendors accept our training certificate for the purpose of purchasing professional use only products, however the PGI does not condone or endorse this practice.
We do offer a display fireworks operator training course. That course does NOT address the use of Articles Pyrotechnic/Pro Line Fireworks. Even though the curriculum of the class is based on use of 1.3g fireworks, there is still a significant amount of information that can be applied to any display.
We also plan to offer a course on the Saturday at the beginning of the convention this year to focus on Articles Pyrotechnic. You would not have to be a PGI member or registered for the convention event to attend this class and to receive a certificate of course completion.
Upcoming Courses
Course Description Introduction to 1.4G Professional Use Only Products.
Class Date January 11, 2025
Start time 10:00 AM
End time 2:00 PM
Location Kawkawlin Twp Hall 1800 E Parish Rd
Kawkawlin, MI 48631
Class size 100
Cost $75
Trainer(s) Daniel Suttkus
Items students should bring Pen for note and test taking - Dress for the weather
Notes Class sponsored by Wolverine Fireworks and The Michigan Pyrotechnics Art Guild
Discount for Current 2025 MPAG Members
Must be registered no later than Dec 23rd 2024
Soft drinks and snacks provided
MPAG has a club meeting after the class, followed by a dinner for club members. A dish-to-pass is required to participate.
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