Apex Pyrotechnics
Safety
Spectator safety is always our top priority. All of our team members are thoroughly trained, have completed extensive hands-on instruction, and hold the required certifications to safely design, handle, and execute pyrotechnic displays. We follow strict safety protocols on every event, ensuring all equipment is properly set, tested, and monitored from setup through final shot. Our commitment to safety allows audiences to enjoy each show with confidence, knowing every detail has been carefully managed by experienced professionals.
Licensing
Apex Pyrotechnics is fully licensed and insured, holding federal licensing through the ATF as well as state licensing through the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office. Our team operates under strict safety and regulatory standards on every event, ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and industry best practices. This commitment provides peace of mind to our clients and communities, knowing every display is planned and executed responsibly. From setup to cleanup, safety and professionalism remain at the core of everything we do.
Our Commitment
We are committed to operating safely, professionally, and responsibly while delivering memorable experiences for every customer and audience. Every show is carefully planned and executed with strict safety standards and industry best practices.
Our Story
My name is Brandon Burks, and I’m a native of Southwest Missouri—born and raised in The Springfield area a place I’ve always been proud to call home. I have a deep appreciation for this part of the country and the communities that make it special.
My interest in fireworks started when I was a teenager. I was fascinated by them early on, and that curiosity quickly turned into hands-on experience as my brother and I began putting together small backyard displays for my family’s 4th of July gatherings. What began as a hobby sparked something much deeper.
Like many people, life eventually pulled me in other directions—college, a career, and starting a family. Over time, that early passion faded into the background. But everything changed when I attended a local small-town fireworks show that reignited that same feeling I had years ago. It reminded me why I fell in love with this industry in the first place.
From there, I made the decision to return to it with purpose. I pursued state certification, obtained federal licensing, and gained hands-on experience working with established fireworks companies across the region. Through that experience, I learned not only the technical side of pyrotechnics, but also the importance of safety, discipline, and professionalism in every detail of a show.
With the support of my family—my wife and our children—I took the next step and founded Apex Pyrotechnics. This company represents more than just a business to me; it represents a return to something I was always meant to do.
Today, we look forward to growing, serving our community, and hopefully inspiring the next generation—the same way I was inspired as a young kid watching fireworks light up the sky.