# Fire Engine Gone Wild!

- Series: Virtual Western WinterBlast 2021
- Recording: available to WPA members (sign in at https://www.westernpyro.org/sign-in)

Using theatrical pyrotechnics and gas flame effects from a moving motor vehicle in a parade presents many unique challenges compared to their use from a fixed stage. These challenges range from how to make their use entertaining to how to do so safely. Working out the details from the types and styles of theatrical pyrotechnics and flame effects to be used, their locations on the motor vehicle, the firing methods, the personnel required and their duties, how to communicate in the shifting dynamics of a parade with an unrestrained audience, and provide for fire prevention, fire protection and public safety requires both creativity and attention to detail. This presentation will cover the use of theatrical pyrotechnics and gas flame effects from a 1953 Ford F600 Fire truck in both daylight and night parades over the last 20 years.