Articles Pyrotechnic Training (In-Person)
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:
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
How/where can I sign up for the training?
Click the View Available Courses button to show the list of upcoming courses. Details on how to register for each date will be contained under each date.
How do I become a certified pyrotechnician?
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/training. 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.
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/training. 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.
What is the age requirement to take the PGI AP Course?
Anyone of any age may attend the PGI AP classroom and exam portion of the class and may observe the demos but must be 18 to participate in the live-fire portion of the class.
Do I have to join PGI to take the Articles Pyrotechnic Training course?
You do not have to be a PGI member to take the online Articles Pyrotechnic Training course—although we welcome your support and fellowship!
How do I purchase 1.4 Pro Line 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 or State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Articles pyrotechnic (AP) course was developed based on the overwhelming need for a standardized training curriculum for these devices, as no such class currently exists. Many vendors accept our AP training certificate for the purpose of eligibility for purchasing professional use only products, however the PGI does not condone or endorse this practice.
How do I get my 1.4 Pro license?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a 1.4 pro license. Each state determines who is qualified to purchase professional use only materials. The best place to get that answer would be either your local or State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Articles pyrotechnic (AP) course was developed based on the overwhelming need for a standardized training curriculum for these devices, as no such class currently exists. Many vendors accept our AP training certificate for the purpose of eligibility for purchasing professional use only products, however the PGI does not condone or endorse this practice.