E-18 Pyrotechnic Special Effect

Certificate Description

A Certificate of Fitness is required for the use and discharge of fireworks – Pyrotechnist Class A. 

This Certificate of Fitness is valid only for the person who applied for it and can be used anywhere within New York City.

• New Application Fees: $25
• Renewal Fees: $5
• Fingerprinting: $89.75
• Application Reviewed Within: 1-2 Days
• Renewal Cycle: 1 Year

Before You Submit Your Application

You must pass an oral exam to get an E-18 Certificate of Fitness. 
All applicants should review the Notice of Exam.

• E-18 Notice of Exam (PDF)  

Applicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents

• Learn More About Documents Needed

Apply in Person

1. Applicants who need to take the oral exam must make an appointment with the Explosive Unit at 718-999-1595 prior to arriving at:

For More Information

NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Public Certification Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 999-1988
Email: pubcert@fdny.nyc.gov or call 311

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