Fireworks America will be hosting a free theatrical seminar in the Walter Knott Theater inside Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday, August 30th. Learn about theatrical pyrotechnics in a controlled theatrical environment, watch live demonstrations, and more! RSVP by August 14th.
Included: 1 Knott's Berry Farm admission ticket, 1 free parking voucher, and 1 free meal voucher (more details to come).
All experience levels welcome (pyros & fire personnel alike). Must be 18+ years old to attend.
Course certificates with CEUs provided by the California Fire Prevention Officers ($25 CA FPO members/$35 non-members) - registered attendees will receive instructions for obtaining cert.
Please meet at Knott's Berry Farm's front gate off Grand Ave at 8:30am (exact location to follow). It's imperative for all attendees to be on time. We cannot stress this enough. Please allot enough time for parking and walking to the front gate. Our entire group will need to be escorted in before park opening with security. Late comers will not be admitted.
DO NOT BRING TOOLS! We'll be going through a security checkpoint. Click here for Knott's Berry Farm Code of Conduct. See below for allowed/restricted items. All guests, bags, parcels and other items are subject to inspection, including metal detection or other screening measures. Allowed: Unopened and empty water bottles, food for guests with special dietary restrictions are permitted.
Not Allowed: No other outside food, drink or snack items are permitted. Items not allowed in the park include radios, stereos, luggage, and large coolers (Larger than 1’x1’x1’).
Seminar attendees are encouraged to enjoy the park after the seminar is over. Park Hours: 10am-10pm. Please note the park is cashless.
No food or drinks other than water are allowed in the theater per Knott's policy. Please plan accordingly.
Itinerary:
8:00-8:30am - Check-In at front gate
9:00am - Class Starts
~11:30am-12:00pm - Lunch
12:00-2:00pm - Continue Class
~2:00-2:15pm - Break
2:15-4:00pm Behind the Curtain
Covered Topics:
Toxicity of Indoor Pyrotechnics
Binary Powders
Pressed Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic Effects
Flammable Liquids
Designing the Show
Equipment
Overview of Responsibilities/Fire SVC
Getting Licensed
We hope to see you there!
RSVP by August 14th.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]