It wouldn’t be summer in the United States without picnics, fairs, outdoor shows and sports, and of course fireworks. Most notably, July 4 th would not be an occasion without a show of fireworks. Of course, many other outdoor events have fireworks, yet as soon as I think about the fourth of July, and those couple weeks surrounding it, I think of fireworks. Usually, I am having too much summer fun to think about the people who are making large booms and explosive colors into the darkness, yet someone has to do the job. The job is serious, a Pyrotechnician, Fireworks Shooter/ Show Technician, or similar occupation job title is a skilled profession requiring some or extensive education and training depending on local regulation. In my area, fireworks are heavily monitored by the state government, yet I recognize this may not be the case in every area. I decided to look into more detail about the job. In my state, a person who is either launching or even just selling a...