Fireworks Display Operator Certification
Agency contact information:
Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 201-7000 | (651) 282-6555 (TTY)
State Fire Marshal
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 145, St. Paul, MN 55101-5145 | (651) 201-7200 | (651) 282-6555
(651) 215-0525 (fax)
Fireworks Operator Certification Program
(651) 201-7204
(651) 215-0541 (fax)
Contact Info:
Jon Nisja
Website:
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
Statutes:
Minn. Stats. 624.22
Forms:
Fireworks Operator Certification Application
Refer to the MN Dept. of Public Safety website, State Fire Marshal Division, Fireworks section at Fireworks Operator Certification Application.
Requirements:
Complete application form.
Pass certification test, 70% or greater.
Evidence of experience.
Fee:
Certification fee - $100
Period of Issuance:
4 Years.
Length of Determination Process:
Up to 30 days following test.
Other Pertinent Information:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes #1123 and #1126 for Fireworks Display Operator
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(617) 770-3000
(617) 770-0700 (fax)