The pyro who launches the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show answers 7 Questions with Emmy

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The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration is the biggest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July!
Tom Bates is the president for Western Display Fireworks, the company that has coordinated and set up the show since it started 31 years ago. I was able to meet up with Tom at Snake River Landing to talk about fireworks and here’s what I asked him:
How long have you been setting up fireworks displays?
How did you get started working with pyrotechnics?
How many fireworks are set up in this display?
What’s your favorite kind of firework?
How long does it take you to set up the Melaleuca fireworks show?
What is dangerous about your job?
What makes you proud to be an American?
Don’t miss the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks tonight at Snake River Landing. The amazing show begins at 10 p.m.

[@sharonedwards-kk1pd]

That was very interesting, Emmy. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robylove9190]

Emmy, you just keep getting better and better ❤❤❤ Happy Independence Day 🇺🇲🧨🎆🎇🇺🇲👏👏👏

[@nancybergbower5809]

I learned so much…super complicated!!! Let freedom ring!!!

[@lisawalker5693]

Emmy an Amazing job like always so interesting

[@AmberDarlene]

She does so good!

[@Griffinand3]

Great job Emmy!

[@Chasing70]

This is interesting! I never knew any of this before. Thanks for the info. 💥

[@Suz_408]

Great job, Emmy!!

[@cherylf.4616]

Great reporting Emmy! Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

[@stephanieblahbiddyblah]

"You're younger than my dad" 😂❤ omg love it! Great interview!!

[@DebG2001]

Very interesting interview. Great job Emmy.

[@ruthjohnson2710]

Nice interview 👏🏽

[@debraguzman8522]

So interesting thank you 🎉happy 4th of July

[@lynnburns7663]

Great interview Emmy ❤

[@bayoukayaker]

Goes to show you sometimes the best interviews are people who are behind the scenes.😊

[@bettyir4302]

Bet it was beautiful.

[@maryjr3857]

I'm not sure it's a good idea to tell people how to light them. 😄

[@robinhughes6892]

Why not? They’re lighting them anyway. Might as well be safe…

[@YurikoykoT]

great job