Upcoming Classes

October 17, 2026 - OH

Course Description American Fireworks Company is sponsoring a PGI Continuing Education Display Operators Course on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at our NEW LOCATION in Cleveland, OH! We are always looking for new shooters for Ohio and the surrounding area! The course is 9am-5pm and the cost is $99. You will receive a textbook and lunch!

  • Class Date October 17, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    13700 Broadway Ave
    American Fireworks
    Cleveland, OH 44125
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $99.00
  • Lead Trainer Daniel Suttkus
  • Co-Trainer(s)
    Sabrina Nickels
  • Items students should bring Pen for taking notes and the exam

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November 8, 2026 - PA

Course Description Whitenight's Fireworks is presenting THE PYROTECHNICS GUILD INTERNATIONAL “Display Operator Course (DOC)” Learn the basics of safe display fireworks exhibiting- includes hand firing

  • Class Date November 8, 2026
    • Start time 9:30 AM
    • End time 5:30 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    1869 N Old Trail
    Hummels Wharf Fire Company
    Selinsgrove, PA 17870
  • Class size 40
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Brian Whitenight
  • Items students should bring Closed-toe shoes, long-sleeved shirt, and full-length pants, both 100% cotton, note taking materials.

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November 14, 2026 - IN

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. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

  • Class Date November 14, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    17746-D County Rd 34
    Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
    Goshen, IN 46528
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $100.00
  • Lead Trainer Bill Jump
  • Items students should bring Students should be prepared by bringing to class their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Per NFPA 1123 - 2010, this includes: Head protection, eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection (closed-toe shoes) and cotton, wool, or similarly flame-resistant, long-sleeved, long-legged clothing. We will be bringing a limited amount of PPE for $25. If you would like it included with the course, just let us know and we will add it on. (hard hat, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses).

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November 14, 2026 - CO

Course Description Pyrotechnic Guild International (PGI) Display Operator Course Presented by the Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild (RMPG)

  • Class Date November 14, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    25950 E. Quincy Ave.
    City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center
    Aurora, CO 80016
  • Class size 45
  • Cost $150.00
  • Lead Trainer Nicholas Rinaldo
  • Items students should bring Each participant must bring safety glasses, a head covering or hard hat, hearing protection, and wear cotton clothing with long sleeves and long pants (turnout gear is acceptable). Flame retardant layers and boots are recommended for the outdoor portion of the class. Hot, cold, wet, windy weather and/or muddy ground is always possible in Colorado, so be prepared. It is highly recommended to bring a pen, pencil, clip board or other hard surface to write on, highlighter, and paper for taking notes as we typically don’t have tables. A water bottle and anything else you feel you might need to be comfortable is advisable. Online payments only accepted. Link: https://rmpg.multipass.com/DOC2026

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December 12, 2026 - ID

Course Description The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Display Operator Course (DOC) - limited version, as no display fireworks will be used, as presented by the Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild (RMPG). Hot, cold, wet, windy weather and/or muddy ground is always possible at this time of year, so be prepared. A water bottle and anything else you feel you might need to be comfortable is advisable.

  • Class Date December 12, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    15921 Robber Place
    Caldwell, ID 83607
  • Class size 45
  • Cost $150.00
  • Lead Trainer Nicholas Rinaldo
  • Items students should bring Note taking materials Closed toe shoes Long-legged pants Eye protection Hat

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