ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES HAS BEEN SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY. 

WE WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE COURSES REFERENCED IN THE CERTIFICATES THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ARE NOT INTENDED TO QUALIFY OR AUTHORIZE THE STUDENT/CERTIFICATE-HOLDER TO PURCHASE ANY KIND OF FIREWORKS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. 


Welcome to the Pyro Spectaculars by Souza Operator Training Portal. 

Learn how to shoot fireworks safely and professionally with us! 

    Available courses

    Rank 0 - Pyro Apprentice


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    Welcome to the Training Course - Rank Zero

    Welcome to the Getting Started with Pyrotechnics. We're excited to help you get involved in pyrotechnics and special events. This course is intended to give you enough knowledge to be effective on your first fireworks show. Please read the articles and watch the videos below.

    This course is intended to be completed from the top down. You should complete the section Safety & Tools First and Electrical Firing Last. When you have successfully completed a quiz the next quiz will be unlocked. When you have successfully completed all the quizzes you can access the course certificate in Module 4. 

    Questions? Comments? Please email training@pyrospec.com. 

    Rank 1 – Licensed Pyrotechnician


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    Welcome to the Training Course - Rank One.

    We're excited to help you get involved in Pyrotechnics and Special Events. The purpose of Rank One is to prepare you with the required knowledge needed to pursue your California Pyrotechnics License. Please read the articles and watch the videos.

    This course is intended to be completed from the top. You should complete the section Firework Show Setup first and California Firework Exam last. 

    Once each quiz has been completed, the subsequent quiz will be unlocked. When you have successfully completed all the quizzes, you will be able to access the COURSE CERTIFICATE in Module 5.

    In addition to this course you must complete the following to achieve your certificate for Rank One:

    1. Complete all Training Modules and pass all associated written exams with a score of 90% or higher.
    2. Download and complete the field training checklist. Click here to download a copy. It must be submitted to Margo Lund. 
    3. Must have worked 15+ shows and operated at least 1 show (all will be approved by Margo Lund)
    4. Must have obtained their Operator's License from the state.


    Questions? Comments? Please email training@pyrospec.com.

    Rank 2 – Senior Pyrotechnician

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    Welcome to the Training Course - Rank Two.

    We're excited to help you get involved in Pyrotechnics and special events. Please read the articles and watch the videos. 

    This course is intended to be completed from the top. You should complete the section Pyrodigital Basics first and Advanced Pyro Knowledge last. 

    Once each quiz has been completed, the subsequent quiz will be unlocked. When you have successfully completed all the quizzes, you will be able to access the COURSE CERTIFICATE in Module 3.

    In addition to this course you must complete the following to achieve your certificate for Rank Two:

    1. Complete all Training Modules and pass all associated written exams with a score of 90% or higher.
    2. Download and complete the field training checklist. Click here to download a copy. It must be submitted to Margo Lund. 
    3. Must have worked 25+ shows and operated at least 10 shows (all will be approved by Margo Lund)
    4. Must have obtained their Operator's License from the state.


    Questions? Comments? Please email training@pyrospec.com.

    Rank 3 – Veteran Pyrotechnician (Coming Soon)

    Rank 4 – Expert Pyrotechnician (Coming Soon)

    Rank 5 – Master Pyrotechnician (Coming Soon)

    Hazardous Materials & Transportation



    Hazardous Materials and Transportation Course

    We're excited to help you get involved in Pyrotechnics and Special Events. The purpose of this course is to prepare you for safe handling and transportation of fireworks. Please read the articles and watch the videos.

    Questions? Comments? Please email training@pyrospec.com.

    Location Specific Contacts

    Aaron Beargeon
    Rialto, CA
    Pyro South Administration
    Office: 888-477-PYRO 
    E-Mail: abeargeon@pyrospec.com
    Margo Lund
    Rialto, CA
    Pyro South Administration
    Office: 888-477-PYRO 
    E-Mail: mlund@pyrospec.com
    Pat M. Dyas
    Northern California
    Bay Area Show Producer
    Office: 808-866-7411
    Mobile: 808-866-7411
    E-Mail: pdyas@pyrospec.com
    David Mosley 
    McClellan, CA
    Sacramento Area Dispatch
    Office: 916-640-0173
    Mobile: 916-367-2426
    E-Mail: dmosley@pyrospec.com
    Denise Ray
    McClellan, CA
    Pyro North Administration
    Office: 916-640-0173
    E-Mail: dray@pyrospec.com
    Rich Vaughan
    Spokane, WA
    Way North Dispatch
    Office: 916-640-0173
    Mobile: 916-849-0085
    E-Mail: rvaughan@pyrospec.com


    Please note, this enrollment is by invitation only. Please contact your area coordinator if you would like enrollment into this course.