Display Operator Certification Course Offerings

Class information will be posted as it is made available.

One of the requirements to become a PGI Certified Display Operator is to participate in the live-fire portion of the PGI Display Operator Course. 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.

Date/Time Location Trainers Size Cost, Contact & Info

Sat Apr 20th
8am to ???

Demo at dark
Fire Art, LLC
13065 Old Erie Pike
Clearfield PA 16830
Peter Rogoz
Aaron Enzer
TBD

Cost $60 - includes PGI Display Operator Certification Study Guide and lunch

Registration and information. Questions contact Peter via or at 814-765-5918.


Sat Apr 27th

Registration
8am

Class
9am to 6pm
Fire Station
Meeting Room
90 N 1st St
Hills, IA
Andy Neuzil
Mark Woodburn
25+

Cost $80.00, $45.00 Re-Cert w/ book, $20.00 Re-Cert w/o book Walk-in Registration - first come, first served.

Class is two sessions with a break for lunch (not provided).

Contact or with questions.

Additional information


Sat Apr 27th

Check-in
9:30am

Class
10am to 5:30pm
Wildlife Campground
N4597 Willow Lane
Birnamwood, WI 54414
John Jagerson, Joe Gratchner, Barb Schneider 30

Cost $100.00, $75.00 WPAG members - Registration form and additional info can be found on the WPAG website.

Lunch is available from the Campground for $5 to $6. Be prepared for any weather conditions when we are outside,cold, wind, drizzle, and rain included.

Contact John Jagerson via or at (715) 845-6784 for additional info.


Sat Apr 27th
8am to ???

Demo at dark
Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
9415 Tangent Highway
Tecumseh MI 49286
Karl Maerz
Michael Freeland
Aaron Enzer
Peter Rogoz
50

Cost $60 - includes PGI Display Operator Certification Study Guide & lunch)

Registration and information. Questions contact ACE Pyro via or at 877-223-3552.


Sat Apr 27th

Registration
8:30am

Class
9am to 5pm
Riverbend Ranch
2880 North 55 West
Idaho Falls ID 83402
Daniel Suttkus TBD

Cost $60 - Pre-registration is required. See registration form for more information.

Questions? Contact Northern Lights Pyrotechnics at 208- 200-6706 or .


Thu May 2nd
9am to 5pm
Clintonville VFD Hall
185 Emlenton Street
Clintonville PA 16372
Dean Putt
Howard Fry
Jeff Shively
75

Cost $89 - includes PGI Operator Certification Study Guide, Certificate of Attendance and Kellner's Demo Night T-Shirt.

For more information call (800) 458-6000 or .
Download registration form.


Sat May 4th
8am to 4:30pm
Independent Park
150 Independent Road (PA 863)
Breinigsville PA 18031
John Kemps 80

Cost $99 - lunch is included

Questions or to register contact Jill via or at (610-285-4242)

Class is rain or shine, demo and display to follow that evening


Sat May 4th
9am to 5pm
Clintonville VFD Hall
185 Emlenton Street
Clintonville PA 16372
Dean Putt
Howard Fry
Jeff Shively
75

Cost $89 - includes PGI Operator Certification Study Guide, Certificate of Attendance and Kellner's Demo Night T-Shirt.

For more information call (800) 458-6000 or .
Download registration form.


Sat May 4th
9am to 6pm
Delta County FPD
Delta Fire Department
285 E. 5th St
Delta CO 81416
Micki McDanal
Steven McDanal
30

Cost $125 - includes PGI Operator Certification Study Guide. Bring lunch or plan to visit local fast food restaurant.

Questions: contact Micki McDanal at 303-420-0806, or visit the Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild website.


Sat May 4th
9am to 5:30pm

Demo to follow
Grant County Fair
(previously Speedway) 916 E Elm St
(Cty Rd A)
Lancaster WI 53813
Tara Krueger 50

Cost $85, $30 w/o Book - includes PGI Display Operator Certification Study Guide, Certificate of Attendance and Lunch.

Questions or to register contact Jim or Tara via or at 608-732-4545. Class is rain or shine, 1.4g and 1.3g demo to follow. Must register by April 22nd.


Sat May 4th

Registration
8am

Class
9am to 4pm

Product Demo
dusk
Kawkawlin Township Hall
1836 E Parish Rd
Kawkawlin MI 48631
Dan Suttkus 100

Cost $65, $40 Wolverine EPQ employees - includes catered lunch

Questions or to register contact Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc. at (989) 662-0121 or via .

RSVP no later than April 19th.


Sat May 11th
9am to 6pm
Southeast Weld County FPD Station #2
Prospect Valley Fire Department
4910 Hwy. 79
Prospect Valley CO
Micki McDanal
Steven McDanal
30

Cost $125 - includes PGI Operator Certification Study Guide. Lunch provided to those registered by May 6th.

Questions: contact Micki McDanal at 303-420-0806, or visit the Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild website.


Sat May 11th

Registration
8:30am

Class
9am to 5pm
Livingston Fire Station
230 N Grand St
Livingston, WI 53554
Jim Osheim
Mark Webb
25

Cost $85 - includes coffee, donuts, lunch, PGI Display Operator Certification Study Guide and a Certificate of Attendance.

Registration deadline: May 1st
For more information or to register contact or call 608-553-3377.


Fri May 17th

Registration
8:30am

Class
9am to 5pm
Wilburton Fire Co No 1
Smith St
Wilburton, PA. 17888
Robert Hollenback
Mike Huber
Tom Dimock
25

Cost $100, $60 for CrackerJacks members - includes coffee, donuts, lunch and PGI Operator Certification Study Guide.

Visit the CrackerJacks website for additional information and to register.

Pre-register by May 9th.


Sat May 18th
10am to 5:30pm

Demo
dusk
Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc.
4420 278th Ave
Northwest Belgrade MN 56312
Charley Weeth TBD

Cost $85 - includes Display Operator Certification Study Guide, lunch and dinner.

For more information or to register. Must pre-register by May 11th.


Sat May 25th
8am to 5pm
Southwestern Community College
Adult Education & YMCA Bldg
1201 W. Townline St.
Creston, IA
(Corner of Green Valley Rd & Hwy 25)
Roger Nurnberg TBD

Cost $65, $25 w/o Guide - includes PGI Display Operator Certification Study Guide. Certificate and lunch are included.

To pre-register or for more information or call 641-202-0016.


Sun May 26th
8am - ???
Route 66 Fireworks
5735 Townhall Road
Sheridan MI 48884
Bill Collins
Dan Suttkus
40

Cost $85 - includes PGI Operator Certification Study Guide and lunch.

Students should dress for the weather, the demos are outdoors. If you do not have your own PPE there will be sets available to use.

Registration: contact Bill via or at (616) 822-5437 or Dan via or at (248) 491-3310. MUST register by Friday, May 17th


Classroom
Fri Sept 27th
8am to 4:30pm

Live Fire
Sat Sept 28th
Noon to ???
St. Louis
Pyro Universe Shoot
Fenton, MO
Steve Hall 25

Cost $75 - lunch not included.

Registration and information.

Questions: contact Steve Hall via or at 573-795-7214.


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