Upcoming Classes

February 7, 2026 - NC

Course Description PGI Display Operator Course

  • Class Date February 7, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    2950 Hunting Creek Rd
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Class size 35
  • Cost $120.00
  • Lead Trainer James Wright
  • Items students should bring Bring PPE. Hard hat, ear plugs, eye protection, long cotton or leather sleeves, gloves, long pants, closed toe fire retardant shoes. (Leather boots or sneakers- no platic mesh looking sneakers.) Notes / Other You must sign in before and sign out when you leave. If you don't have 8 hours you don't get credit. This is a fire marshal rule, not mine.

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February 13, 2026 - AZ

Course Description WWB is sponsoring the PGI Display Operator Certification course. 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 some 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 manually igniting shells and common shell failure 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. This class will be held over 2 days. Friday Feb 13th, 2026, Classroom and test at Quality Inn Lake Havasu Saturday Feb 14th, 2026, outdoor “hands on” at Sara Park. To attend you must pay the class fee $75 plus be a WWB registrant or pay a WWB Registration fee $50 plus a One-time WPA membership fee: $20 (see website for details) This class will be held over 2 days. Friday Feb 13th Classroom and test at Quality Inn Lake Havasu Saturday Feb 14th outdoor “hands on” at Sara Park. Lunch will be served on Friday Feb 13th All sponsors will be made public soon GLMR will be providing snacks/coffee Please contact Dan immediately if there is a food allergy/restriction or if ADA assistance is needed (Vision/Hearing/Barrier Free/etc.)

  • Class Date February 13, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 12:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    Quality Inn & Suites Lake Havasu City
    271 Lake Havasu Avenue
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $75.00
  • Lead Trainer William Scott
  • Items students should bring PPE; Safety glasses, a head covering or hard hat, hearing protection, and wear cotton clothing with long sleeves and long pants (turnout gear is acceptable)(Some PPE is available to borrow) Pen, (required for scanned test) highlighter, and paper for taking notes.

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February 28, 2026 - AR

Course Description American Wholesale Fireworks is proud to announce we are sponsoring our annual PGI Display Operators Courses in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on February 28, 2026! The course cost is $99 and you will receive a textbook, lunch, and elite level pricing on pre-ordering for the event. You can place and pickup pre-orders that day as well. Pre-Orders are not available yet but registration is live.

  • Class Date February 28, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    17023 Chamber Springs Rd
    Riverside Fireworks
    Siloam Springs, AR 72761
  • Class size 100
  • Cost $99.00
  • Lead Trainer Thomas Wilson
  • Items students should bring Pens or pencils Long-sleeve cotton shirt Jeans Closed-toed shoes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard hat Eye protection Ear protection

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April 10, 2026 - PA

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. 5:30pm until 7:30pm Join us at Kellner’s Fireworks START THE CELEBRATION! Reception and Dinner. Join us to talk pyro and eat a wonderful catered meal. Meet Kellner’s staff, class instructors and professional lead pyrotechnicians. Attendance is FREE to class attendees

  • Class Date April 10, 2026
    • Start time 9:00 AM
    • End time 5:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    610 Old Route 8
    Wesley Grange Hall
    Wesley, PA 16038
  • Class size 50
  • Cost $99.00
  • Lead Trainer Graylin Presbury
  • Items students should bring Pen, pencil, highlighter

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April 25, 2026 - OH

Course Description Annual Demo & PGI CE Course – American Fireworks | April 25, 2026 Join American (Wholesale) Fireworks for their Annual Demo, held in conjunction with a PGI Continuing Education Course. Registration includes a PGI textbook, lunch, and access to Elite-level pre-order pricing, with on-site pickup available. Due to Ohio law, this course does not include hands-on training. Registration opens January 2026. Students will get a 6-hour certificate for class. Hands-on training options available at other courses or while working on shows for American.

  • Class Date April 25, 2026
    • Start time 11:00 AM
    • End time 6:00 PM
    • Timezone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Location
    7041 Darrow Road
    American Fireworks
    Hudson, OH 44236
  • Class size 200
  • Cost $99.00
  • Lead Trainer Daniel Suttkus
  • Co-Trainer(s)
    Sabrina Nickels
  • Items students should bring Note taking materials

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