Resources

WPA Merchandise

WPA's Pyro Shack™: Classic WPA items in our stockroom. Check here first!
WPA's Pyro Shack™ on RedBubble: Can't find your size or style? Customize your WPA merchandise with made-to-order items.

Mailing List

Club members communicate regularly through a group mailing list which is open to all current members. To subscribe to the list, click here: http://www.accelix.net/mailman/listinfo/wpa

Partners

Fireworks America: Based out of San Diego, CA, an organization responsible for the largest West Coast fireworks production ever – Saturday Night at Super Bowl XXXVII.
J&M Displays, Inc.: J&M is a full service pyro/theatrical/special effect company operating across the U.S. We offer competitive pay and assistance in obtaining your state pyro license and CDL.
Premier Pyrotechnics: With operations extending out of Richland, MO, they are known for their superior multimedia displays, fantastic product and devoted support of the WPA.
Pyro Spectaculars: Pyro Spectaculars is one of the largest display companies in the world. If you are interested in getting licensed, you might want to give them a call and see if they can help.
Entertainment Fireworks: Entertainment Fireworks is the largest full service fireworks company based in Washington state.
Pyro Novelties: Novelty T-Shirts Hats & Accessories for Fireworks Crew, Fourth of July & Pyrotechnicians.
Fireworks FX, Inc.: Fireworks FX is a company that specializes in special effects supplies and services. In addition they also sell pyrotechnic novelties. You can even buy those cool glowing things by the case.

Suppliers

Flying Phoenix: Flying Phoenix is the main Class C & Class B supplier for the Do It event. Please contact Jim Landis at flyingphoenix@tcinc.net or 307-856-0778.
Acme Discount Fireworks: Supplier of display fireworks and pyro supplies. Acme Discount Fireworks is a regular supporter and supplier for WPA events.
Pyromate: Pyromate has been a big supporter of the WPA. They make top quality firing systems.
J&R Productions: Huge supporter of the WPA and the official communications provider for all WPA events.
Spirit of '76: One of the premier wholesale fireworks dealers in the United States. Since 1987, they have delivered fireworks that produce amazing displays.
Pyro Supplies: A leading supplier of high quality and hard to find pyrotechnic supplies.
Firefox: Firefox is a supplier of chemicals and many other pyrotechnic supplies shipping out of Pacatello, ID.
Wolverine Fireworks: A direct importer of 1.3G and 1.4G. They carry a large variety of Chinese, Japanese and domestic made display shells.
Hummel Croton Inc.: Hummel Croton is a larger distributer of pyro chemicals, they probably don't want to be bothered with nickle and dime orders.
Pyro Planet: Importer of 1.3G and 1.4G fireworks.

Other Organizations

The Pyrotechnics Guild International: PGI is the mother of all pyrotechnic clubs.
Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild: WPAG has 3 or 4 shoots a year. Hey if you live close by, then this ones for you.
Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas: The Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas is a not-for profit membership of fireworks lovers, formed in 1997, consisting of all types of interests in fireworks.
Western New York Pyrotechnic Association: The Western New York Pyrotechnic Association has a 3 or 4 family "picnics" a year and regular monthly meetings that include viewing videos, guest speakers, and workshops. The web site has some free pyro information to read including a great chemical incompatability list. Go New York!
Crackersjacks, Inc. Fireworks Club: If you are in the Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Virginia area, check out this site! They have beautiful photo gallery.
Michigan Pyrotechnic Arts Guild: A number of them are WPA members and they came for WWB. Check out their site for their activities.
Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild: Based in Colorado, a number of RMPG members are active WPA members and contributors at WPA events.

Educational

Pyrotechnic Innovations: The best fireworks training website that we know of. If you are new to pyro or would like to crew on a professional display, be sure to watch the training videos.
Bob Weaver: Bob Weaver has some cool pyro books and novelties for sale, but also has some very useful pyro information on it. Thumbs up!
Tom Dimock's Pyro Page: One of the most comprehensive pyro links page found to date. Each link has a brief desription on the web site to take out the guesswork.
The Journal of Pyrotechnics: The Journal of Pyrotechnics page is put up by Ken and Bonnie Kosanke. They have great literature about pyrotechnics for sale. These two are experts so check it out.