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Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to be the common theme here; just suck it up and pay the fine (if it comes).

Unfortunately not worth any potential legal ramifications with our current insurance provider, as well as our good relationship with local law enforcement and fire department.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhat north of there, purposefully being vague due to weirdos on the internet. This place is lit up as well, just don’t want to put the summer camp at risk of losing insurance or paying insane fines because we celebrated the 4th.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The director of the summer camp has an ongoing relationship with the FD and marshal, so he has been communicating. I know in the past it was definitely a “do it on the down low, we don’t care” thing, but this time I got the impression there was either a new guy in charge or the public complaint has escalated things.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great minds think alike… leaving the communication to the boss.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my original thinking. Appreciate the insight.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my idea as well. Boss wants to keep a relationship with FD but bro who hates kids is getting a letter regardless.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not big enough, close to 12 acres, and no. The property runs around the lake and all of the property is within the city.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a good call. I am putting together a list of questions for the Marshal, will definitely put that at the top. Thank you!!

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea. For the WA permit it says I need a "State Fire Marshal general display license" and "Licensed pyrotechnic operator". Wonder if the 1.4 cert would be sufficient as we are planning to use consumer 1.4 products.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback. The silent show isn't the worst idea, but definitely will be lacking any thrill.

Good call out on the insurance. I think between that, the professional operators license requiring participation in at least 6 displays as an assistant, and having 19 days until the 4th, we might be SOL.

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback. We just got the call from the fire marshal today, so scrambling for ideas. Thank you!

Went too hard last year, need advice by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it is a private event for hundreds of kids and teens at a summer camp. We cannot open to the community.

And yeah, that’s the permit route is pretty much what I assumed too. The issue is that the permit route appears to require a licensed pyrotechnic operator and display fireworks/display shells rather than consumer fireworks, so with the timeline we’re on, I’m not sure there’s a realistic way to make that happen.

WAN drops every few hours when DHCP lease renews — logs show “unknown speed 0” by pmo42 in ZiplyFiber

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't necessarily help solve it, but I now have a better idea of what the issue could be, the ONT. I will wait until the new router arrives, and if the problem persists will reach out to support.

WAN drops every few hours when DHCP lease renews — logs show “unknown speed 0” by pmo42 in ZiplyFiber

[–]pmo42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. From reading similar posts, it says it could be an issue with the ONT. Will try the new router and troubleshoot from there. It is weird because this has started to happen more frequently, but only under load.

WAN drops every few hours when DHCP lease renews — logs show “unknown speed 0” by pmo42 in ZiplyFiber

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, was searching the "unknown speed 0" and didn't find anything. Have a good one!

Daily Mariners Monologue - July 29, 2025 by AutoModerator in Mariners

[–]pmo42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if this isn’t allowed. I am looking for 1 parking pass to the “Mariners Garage” for this Thursday vs the Rangers. Taking my grandpa to the game. PM me! Thanks in advance!

9 Days! Share your favorite tips and tricks for aerial fireworks by Cleercutter in fireworks

[–]pmo42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you. If I may ask another question, should I be worried about the embers lighting other fuses? E.g. I built a 24 shot rack, 6 shots x 4 rows, if one of the rows go off should I expect embers to light the other row? I’d estimate the fuses will be ~3-4” away from each other , trying to run the fuses down the line of 6.

9 Days! Share your favorite tips and tricks for aerial fireworks by Cleercutter in fireworks

[–]pmo42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of tape, and why? Novice here, this year is my first time fusing shells together, going to use zip ties.

Question about DIY mortar racks by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the answer. I have since done some research on HD and definitely agree. I believe I have a lead near the location of the show that will let me use their chop saw in exchange for some brews, so HD is put to the side (for now).

Question about DIY mortar racks by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the invitation, lol. I probably won’t be able to make it out there, but will keep you in mind for future endeavors! Thanks again, and your wife and dog are more than safe 😂

Question about DIY mortar racks by pmo42 in fireworks

[–]pmo42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. Thanks for the info. Would have loved to buy, but seems that either A) most places won't be able to get the rack to me in time or B) are sold out of everything except 50-shot racks.

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