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Course Description This course involves classroom instruction, outdoor demonstrations, and handfiring exercises.

  • Class Date March 29, 2025
    • Start time 8:30 AM
    • End time 4:30 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Whitenight's Firework Warehouse
    2670 Sunbury Road
    Danville, PA 17821
  • Class size 20
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Dean Putt
  • Items students should bring Note Taking materials, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Head Protection, Closed-Toes Shoes, Long Sleeved Shirt, Full-Length Pants (Both 100% Cotton).

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Course Description This is a 1123 class 8hrs of continuing education learn practical wiring-parallel and series trajectory and fall out site plan, shooter responsibility There will be a demo on common failures There will be a live fire demo

  • Class Date April 5, 2025
    • Start time 8:30 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Polytechnic Academy (in the back, past tennis courts)
    104 S Maple St
    Galveston, IN 46932
  • Class size 25
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer John Phillips
  • Items students should bring P.P.E. Hard hat Eye Protection Ear Protection Closed toed shoes Long Pants-cotton or leather something to drink

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Course Description Cobra Con Is sponsoring the Full PGI Display Operator Certification Class at their convention in Muncie IN, BEFORE the Convention, so you won't miss any of the convention! STUDENTS MUST EAT LUNCH AT THE COURSE LOCATION as there will be no time to go out for lunch. Lunch is provided. Price is the "Early Bird" ending March 21st. You can register at the door for an extra fee.

  • Class Date April 9, 2025
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Delaware County Fairgrounds
    1210 Wheeling Ave
    Muncie, IN 47303
  • Class size 150
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Daniel Suttkus
  • Co-Trainer(s)
    John Phillips
  • Items students should bring Something to take notes with (pen, highlighter, paper). For the hands-on portion: Hard hat, eye and hearing protection, long sleeve cotton shirt and pants or other flame-retardant material, and closed toe shoes. PPE is REQUIRED. A limited supply of PPE is available to use.

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Course Description Understand what it takes to get an ATF license to buy Professional Display Fireworks and then learn the basics of safely using them. The class will include hand firing, electrical firing and using pyrotechnics before a proximate audience. This “Hands-On” class will include live firing and many demonstrations of what can happen on the firing line.

  • Class Date April 12, 2025
    • Start time 10:00 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Rainy Linn Auditorium, Venango County Fairgrounds
    867 Mercer Road
    Franklin, PA 16323
  • Class size 50
  • Cost $95.00
  • Lead Trainer Dean Putt
  • Co-Trainer(s)
    Howard Fry
  • Items students should bring N/A

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Course Description This course is designed to learn the basics of regulations, requirements, and safety protocols for commercial fireworks displays. The class consists of a lecture followed by an exam and then hands-on field work including firing shells and demonstrations. Lunch will be provided. The second part of the class will take place at another location: Indian Creek Camp and Conference Center - 9415 Tangent Highway - Tecumseh, MI 49286

  • Class Date April 12, 2025
    • Start time 8:30 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Ace Pyro Warehouse
    (Call for exact address)
    Saline, MI 48176
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $90.00
  • Lead Trainer Aaron Enzer
  • Items students should bring Appropriate outerwear for the weather, safety glasses, cotton clothes (denim or the like), hard hat, hearing and eye protection.

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Course Description PGI Operator Course

  • Class Date April 12, 2025
    • Start time 10:00 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    731 Whitlock Ave SW
    Supershow Fireworks
    Marietta, GA 30064
  • Class size 30
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Charles McKinley
  • Items students should bring Pen/Pencil Safety Glasses Hard Hat Hearing Protection Long sleeve shirt/long legged pants - fire resistant (cotton) Lunch will be provided

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Course Description Join us in learning the basics of safely using Professional Display Fireworks. The class will include hand firing and electric firing. This "Hands-On" class will include live firing and many demonstrations of what can happen on the firing line.

  • Class Date April 25, 2025
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    12496 Harpers Run Rd
    Bealeton, VA 22712
  • Class size 40
  • Cost $95.00
  • Lead Trainer Graylin Presbury
  • Items students should bring Pen/Pencil Safety Glasses Hard Hat Closed Toe Shoes Long Sleeve Shirt/Long Legged Pants - fire resistant (cotton)

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Course Description The PGI Display Operator Certification (DOC) Course, or PGI Course, is designed to meet the need for both a "Basic" course in Fireworks Display Safety and as the first step in an optional Certification Process, which when completed, results in the successful trainee becoming a PGI Certified Display Operator. Includes textbook, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Demo the same day typically starting around 8:00pm to 9:00pm EST. We also allow pre-order pickup at the event.

  • Class Date April 26, 2025
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds - AG Hall Goshen
    17746-D County Rd 34
    Goshen, IN 46528
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Andy Webb
  • Items students should bring P.P.E. Hard hat Eye Protection Ear Protection Closed toed shoes Long Pants-cotton or leather

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Course Description PGI Operator Course

  • Class Date April 26, 2025
    • Start time 8:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    2760 Pawnee Road
    Supershow Fireworks
    Birmingham, AL 35217
  • Class size 25
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Charles McKinley
  • Items students should bring Pen/Pencil Safety Glasses Hard Hat Hearing Protection Long Sleeve Shirt/Long Legged Pants - fire resistant (cotton) Lunch will be provided

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Course Description Learn how to set up a commercial fireworks display. If you are pursuing PGI Display Operator Certification, you must attend all parts of the class and pass the exam. This is an accepted safety course for licensing in many states and is recommended for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of current NFPA regulations, requirements, and safety protocols for commercial fireworks displays. The class will consist of a lecture followed by hands-on field work including firing shells and demonstrations, and an exam. The latest edition of the PGI Display Operator Course book will be used for this class and is yours to keep as a reference following the class.

  • Class Date April 26, 2025
    • Start time 9:30 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Wildlife Bar and Campground
    183327 Schwede Ln
    Birnamwood, WI 54414
  • Class size 30
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Larry Huber
  • Items students should bring Something to take notes with (pen, highlighter, paper). For the hands-on portion: Hard hat, eye and hearing protection, long sleeve cotton shirt and pants or other flame-retardant material, and closed toe shoes. STUDENTS MUST EAT LUNCH AT THE COURSE LOCATION as there will be no time to go out for lunch. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the Bar adjoining the classroom.

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Course Description Learn how to set up a commercial fireworks display. If you are pursuing PGI Display Operator Certification, you must attend all parts of the class and pass the exam. This is an accepted safety course for licensing in many states and is recommended for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of current NFPA regulations, requirements, and safety protocols for commercial fireworks displays. The class will consist of a lecture followed by hands-on field work including firing shells and demonstrations, and an exam. The latest edition of the PGI Display Operator Course book will be used for this class and it is yours to keep as a reference following the class. A certificate of training will be issued to those students who complete all portions of the class. Water will be provided and there will be a break for lunch. Sign up on the FPAG website. This class is being held in conjunction with Four Seasons Fireworks product demo. Registration for the demo should be done at https://fourseasonsfireworks.com/

  • Class Date May 3, 2025
    • Start time 8:00 AM
    • End time 4:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    3310 Green Swamp Rd
    Clermont, FL 34714
  • Class size 50
  • Cost $95.00
  • Lead Trainer Josh Lazarus
  • Items students should bring Pen/pencil PPE - hard hat, eye protection, gloves, flame resistant long sleeve shirt and long legged pants Closed toe shoes Lunch

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Course Description This is a 1123 class 8hrs of continuing education learn practical wiring-parallel and series trajectory and fall out site plan, shooter responsibility There will be a demo on common failures There will be a live fire demo

  • Class Date May 3, 2025
    • Start time 8:30 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Polytechnic Academy in the back (past tennis courts)
    104 S Maple St
    Galveston, IN 46932
  • Class size 25
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer John Phillips
  • Items students should bring P.P.E. Hard hat Eye Protection Ear Protection Closed toed shoes Long Pants-cotton or leather something to drink

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Course Description Wolverine Fireworks is sponsoring the FULL PGI Display Operator Certification Class. Learn the basics of the planning and execution of a professional display. DISCOUNT for Wolverine Fireworks Employees and CURRENT MPAG Members. STUDENTS MUST EAT LUNCH AT THE COURSE LOCATION as there will be no time to go out for lunch. Lunch is provided

  • Class Date May 3, 2025
    • Start time 8:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Kawkawlin Twp Hall
    1800 E Parish Rd
    Kawkawlin, MI 48631
  • Class size 150
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Daniel Suttkus
  • Items students should bring Something to take notes with (pen, highlighter, paper). For the hands-on portion: Hard hat, eye and hearing protection, long sleeve cotton shirt and pants or other flame-retardant material, and closed toe shoes. PPE is REQUIRED. A limited supply of PPE is available to use.

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Course Description This course is designed to learn the basics of regulations, requirements, and safety protocols for commercial fireworks displays. The class consists of a lecture followed by an exam and then hands-on field work including firing shells and demonstrations.

  • Class Date May 10, 2025
    • Start time 8:30 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    72 Glendale Ave
    Morrisdale Twp Volunteer Fire Department
    Morrisdale, PA 16858
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $90.00
  • Lead Trainer Aaron Enzer
  • Items students should bring Appropriate outerwear for the weather, safety glasses, cotton clothes (denim or the like), hard hat, hearing and eye protection.

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