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    Title: Fireworks Operator (Public Display) Certification
    Alternate Title:
    Description: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) - State Fire Marshal
    Subject: Fireworks
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:13:12 PM
    Modification Date: 4/4/2025 4:29:21 PM
    Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
    Agency Description: 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.
    Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
    Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
    445 Minnesota Street

    St. Paul
    MN
    55101
    Division Name: State Fire Marshal
    Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/Pages/default.aspx
    Division Description:
    Division Phone: 651-201-7200
    651-282-6555
    Division Fax: 651-215-0525
    Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/Pages/default.aspx
    Division Address:
    445 Minnesota Street, Suite 145

    St. Paul
    MN 55101-5145

    Unit Name: Fireworks / Explosives
    Unit URL:
    Unit Description:
    Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): fire.marshal.fireworks.explosives.dps@state.mn.us
    Unit URL:
    Audience: Hold Application URL: https://form.jotform.com/242765653245058
    Renewal URL: https://form.jotform.com/242765441596062
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review:

    Licensing and permits

    Fireworks

    Fireworks licensing and permitting
    The State Fire Marshal is responsible for fireworks licensing and permitting in Minnesota. 

    The information below is for fireworks operators as well as city and county officials. 

    The sale, possession and use of certain non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks is permitted in Minnesota.

    For Operators
    All fireworks displays must have a supervising operator conducting the display. The operator may have assistants, but they must be at least 18 years old. Operators must be at least 21 years of age.

    To be certified:

    Step 1: Complete your five displays as an assistant for the appropriate NFPA standard

    Step 2: Pass the State of Minnesota fireworks operators’ examination. Complete this application

    Step 3: Once steps one and two are completed, apply for your certification.

                 State Fire Marshal LMS


    More details on how to get certified

    Read these guidelines on fireworks display safety. Operators are required to comply with these guidelines and must submit a report to us regarding fireworks displays that are conducted. The guidelines, applications and report forms may be viewed and printed from this site or are available at our offices in St. Paul at 445 Minnesota St.  

    Fireworks operator certification
    Exams are conducted in State Fire Marshal offices in St. Paul at 445 Minnesota St. 

    The exam is based on the following materials

    • Minnesota state statute
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 160 (2016 edition), 1123 (2018 edition), and 1126 (2016 edition) are copyright protected and cannot be placed on this website. Contact NFPA at 800-593-6372, or order online at NFPA

    *2025 exam dates will be posted by February 14*    Registration deadline    Examination date (10a.m.)

                May                                                                             5/14                                    5/21
                August                                                                         8/13                                    8/20
                November                                                                  10/15                                  10/22

    Reports you must submit to the State Fire Marshal

    You are required as fireworks display operator to report displays within 30 days of the display. Click here to fill out the form. 

    Fireworks operator certification renewal requirements ​

    Steps to renew your fireworks display operator permit: 

    • Complete a minimum of three displays for the appropriate NFPA standard within four years of certification issuance.
    • Apply for your renewal through the State Fire Marshal LMS

     


    Rules:
    Statutes: 624.22

    Forms:

    Firework operator initial application

    Fireworks operator renewal application

    Fireworks operator display report

    Public Fireworks Display Permit Application


    Fees:

    Certification fee - $100

    Renewal fee - $100


    Period of Issuance:

    4 Years.


    Length of Determination: Up to 30 days following test.
    Other Info:
    Activity: Fireworks
    License Detail URL:

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