9/3/2006
Found it here: http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=37536
Organizers of a 21 minute fireworks extravaganza known as Boomsday have not only been preparing for the big event all year but working with lawmakers on special fireworks legislation.
The goal public safety and accountability.
Tim Burchett, State Senator says, "I've been coming to it since it started it just grows and grows and grows. "There's a reason why the Boomsday bang brings in 300,000 people a year and a reason why the President of Pyro Shows Inc. wouldn't miss being a part of it. "Fireworks is one of those professions where it features instant gratification," says Lansden Hill, Company President.
Since Thursday, crews have been perfectly placing about 12,000 fireworks bi and small in preparation of the event. Since December, Pyro Shows Inc. has been working to make displays like this safer for everyone. Hill adds, "Does the drivers license stop all driving accidents? No, but imagine what kind of safety record we would have on our highways if no license was required. We feel like the same thing applies to the fireworks business."
The new industry driven law means fireworks companies hoping to do business in Tennessee must now provide proof of insurance. It also means professionals putting on those shows must now have to pass a test to prove they are competent to do so.
Senator Burchett says, "It would have made a lot more media attention if we had a catastrophe and we passed the legislation but I like it a lot better on this end. I like being a little bit ahead of the curve." "Explosives, fireworks, specifically are very dangerous. They are very high energy. I don't think the legislation eliminates the potential for an accident or the danger but it certainly improves the odds. We think it's a step in the right direction,' says Hill.
And that direction is straight towards the sky where you'll find all the lights and action on Boomsday.
"It's a win, win for everybody I think," says Senator Burchett.
The new law will take effect July first.
Found it here: http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=37536
Organizers of a 21 minute fireworks extravaganza known as Boomsday have not only been preparing for the big event all year but working with lawmakers on special fireworks legislation.
The goal public safety and accountability.
Tim Burchett, State Senator says, "I've been coming to it since it started it just grows and grows and grows. "There's a reason why the Boomsday bang brings in 300,000 people a year and a reason why the President of Pyro Shows Inc. wouldn't miss being a part of it. "Fireworks is one of those professions where it features instant gratification," says Lansden Hill, Company President.
Since Thursday, crews have been perfectly placing about 12,000 fireworks bi and small in preparation of the event. Since December, Pyro Shows Inc. has been working to make displays like this safer for everyone. Hill adds, "Does the drivers license stop all driving accidents? No, but imagine what kind of safety record we would have on our highways if no license was required. We feel like the same thing applies to the fireworks business."
The new industry driven law means fireworks companies hoping to do business in Tennessee must now provide proof of insurance. It also means professionals putting on those shows must now have to pass a test to prove they are competent to do so.
Senator Burchett says, "It would have made a lot more media attention if we had a catastrophe and we passed the legislation but I like it a lot better on this end. I like being a little bit ahead of the curve." "Explosives, fireworks, specifically are very dangerous. They are very high energy. I don't think the legislation eliminates the potential for an accident or the danger but it certainly improves the odds. We think it's a step in the right direction,' says Hill.
And that direction is straight towards the sky where you'll find all the lights and action on Boomsday.
"It's a win, win for everybody I think," says Senator Burchett.
The new law will take effect July first.
