Being a pyrotechnician has always brought excitement and a little anxiety for me days and minutes before the show. Regardless of the size of the show, the thrill of hearing the mortars firing out from the tubes along with the chanting of the crowd is what makes it truly spectacular.
Having had some great opportunities to do shows in a variety of different venues I can say that there are two shows that stand apart from other shows. The first show that I was part of was an Independence Day celebration for the city of Vacaville, California. It took two full back breaking days to set up and the show was choreographed to a compilation of patriotic music. The second most memorable show was another Independence Day show held in the city of Fowler, California. This particular show was doomed from the get go. It too was supposed to be choreographed but due toe a few major problems such as location and electrical problems we had no choice but to hand fire the show.
Being part of a crew is a great experience; it builds trust, camaraderie and teamwork. The pyro crew can range in the number of personnel depending on the size, type and the location of the show. The key to becoming a successful crew member are quite simple. First and foremost safety should be practiced at all times whether transporting, handling or in close proximity. Getting onto a crew can be a difficult at best and depending on where you reside in this vast country will be determined to which pyrotechnic company you ultimately will sub-contract with.
Professional fireworks can be set off by wiring them for an electrical show (digital and analog) or by hand firing (my personal favorite). Shows can also be synchronized to music or left up to the imagination of the licensed shooter. Firework mortars come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. On an average the mortar shell will travel approximately 100 feet per inch of diameter. A 12 inch mortar shell will travel approximately 1,200 feet high before bursting and revealing its colorful center.
A Few American Pyro companies:
http://www.pyrospectaculars.com/
http://www.fireworksbyboomboom.com/
http://www.zambellifireworks.com/
http://www.fivestarfireworks.com/
Pyro clubs and organizations:
http://www.pgi.org/
http://www.americanpyro.com/
http://www.nationalfireworks.org
Fireworks safety council:
http://www.fireworksafety.com/home.htm
Equipment:
http://www.pyromate.com
http://www.kastnerpyrotechnics.com/
Other keys are patience, knowledge of product, showmanship, and hazmat endorsement on your driver license. If you’re looking to becoming a licensed shooter it takes time, documented shows, recommendations from other licensed shooters, passing a test given by the state fire marshals office and the licensing fees.
Having had some great opportunities to do shows in a variety of different venues I can say that there are two shows that stand apart from other shows. The first show that I was part of was an Independence Day celebration for the city of Vacaville, California. It took two full back breaking days to set up and the show was choreographed to a compilation of patriotic music. The second most memorable show was another Independence Day show held in the city of Fowler, California. This particular show was doomed from the get go. It too was supposed to be choreographed but due toe a few major problems such as location and electrical problems we had no choice but to hand fire the show.
Being part of a crew is a great experience; it builds trust, camaraderie and teamwork. The pyro crew can range in the number of personnel depending on the size, type and the location of the show. The key to becoming a successful crew member are quite simple. First and foremost safety should be practiced at all times whether transporting, handling or in close proximity. Getting onto a crew can be a difficult at best and depending on where you reside in this vast country will be determined to which pyrotechnic company you ultimately will sub-contract with.
Professional fireworks can be set off by wiring them for an electrical show (digital and analog) or by hand firing (my personal favorite). Shows can also be synchronized to music or left up to the imagination of the licensed shooter. Firework mortars come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. On an average the mortar shell will travel approximately 100 feet per inch of diameter. A 12 inch mortar shell will travel approximately 1,200 feet high before bursting and revealing its colorful center.
A Few American Pyro companies:
http://www.pyrospectaculars.com/
http://www.fireworksbyboomboom.com/
http://www.zambellifireworks.com/
http://www.fivestarfireworks.com/
Pyro clubs and organizations:
http://www.pgi.org/
http://www.americanpyro.com/
http://www.nationalfireworks.org
Fireworks safety council:
http://www.fireworksafety.com/home.htm
Equipment:
http://www.pyromate.com
http://www.kastnerpyrotechnics.com/
Other keys are patience, knowledge of product, showmanship, and hazmat endorsement on your driver license. If you’re looking to becoming a licensed shooter it takes time, documented shows, recommendations from other licensed shooters, passing a test given by the state fire marshals office and the licensing fees.
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