Firing systems are a godsend, but they also add greater levels of complexity from setup to showtime. We’ve been in the trenches with the COBRA Firing System, and this week Bo, AJ, and Jamie share some hard-earned lessons, best practices, and insider tips that can make or break your shoot.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid common pitfalls and execute on a COBRA setup site. Because in fireworks, like in life, preparation is everything.

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*Video Episode* Pyro shows START with safe shoot site measurements. Google Earth Pro is an effective & FREE tool you can leverage to layout launch positions, fallout zones, and get safety measurements in working with sponsors & AHJs. & DEN Fireworks joins the guys for the first video segment of CAKE TALK

The guys go through the tool at a 10k foot down view (literally), show you how to create a basic spectator viewing area, make your first measurements, draw up fallout zones, enter street view for a different perspective, and provide some tips & pointers on how to sub-categorize your map assets for easy viewing. This episode is powered by:

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The fireworks industry has long been built on tradition, but what happens when a company dares to challenge the status quo?

In this episode, we sit down with Cody Hanna (Director of Business Development) and Kennady King (Director of Business Operations) from Victory Pyrotechnics, a forward-thinking display company that’s rewriting the playbook.

A lot of fireworks companies that rely on subcontractors, Victory Pyro is vertically integrated, and fostering a company culture built on innovation, professionalism, and creative excellence. In this episode, AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive in with the Victory team and talk:

🎇 The challenges of the industry’s traditional subcontracting model 🎇 Why Victory Pyro believes in training and retaining its own crew 🎇 How their fresh approach improves safety, quality, and client experience 🎇 What this means for licensed shooters, show designers, and technicians looking for new opportunities

If you’re passionate about fireworks and looking for a company that does things differently, this is the episode you don’t want to miss!

🎧 Listen now and find out how Victory Pyrotechnics out of Wichita, KS is shaping the future of professional fireworks displays.

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