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Richard (Rick) Olsen
PO Box 193
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253 - 307 -5118 pyro2940(a-aol.com
Washington State Pyrotechnic Operator License #P- 002940
ATF License # 9 -WA- 053 -20 -1 M -00589
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed in the State of Washington since 1986
Technician at shows such as: Shanghai, China for APEC Summit; Dubai, UAE for opening of
Atlantis Hotel; New Years Eve shows in Las Vegas and for the millennium in New York City;
closing ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT.
Currently the Chief Technician for the Seattle Mariners, Portland Trailblazers, and the Seattle
Storm. Currently hold a National Hockey League certification.
I design and shoot all pyrotechnics for Robbie Knievel's world record setting motorcycle
jumps.
I am the contractor with the State of Washington Department of Transportation for routine live
fire testing of the safety systems in tunnels with public traffic.
I supervise most of the proximate pyrotechnic shows that tour Washington State. These
shows work directly under my license.
I have developed a team of experienced pyrotechnicians and assistants across the nation as
a resource for help in executing large and complex shows worldwide.
Local License Shows 2012
WWE Smackdown: Key Arena
Kevin Hart-4 shows: Paramount
Trans Siberian Orchestra, Beethoven's Last Night:
Yakima Sun Dome
Professional Bull Riders: Wenatchee
Rammstein: Tacoma Dome
Roger Waters: Key Arena
Girl Talk - Sasquatch Festival: Gorge Amp
Nickelback: Tacoma & Spokane
Paradiso Festival: Gorge Amphitheater
Thousand Foot Crutch: Enumclaw
Red: Enumclaw
Iron Maiden: White River Amphitheater
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, /Circus: Tacoma
Dome, Comcast, & Showare
KISS and Motley Crue: White[River Amp &
Clark Co Amphitheater
Chief or Technician Shows 2012
Stealth Lacrosse Home Opener: Everett
Wenatchee Wild Home Game (3 games)
Mariners MLB Home Opening: Safeco Field
WADOT Tunnel Camera Testing: Seattle
TNT Product Demonstration: Marysville
TriCity Fever Indoor Arena Foodball: Kenewick
Nitro National Pro Hillclimb: Columbus MT
Lake Sammamish 4th of July Show
Quinault Casino 4th of July: Ocean Shores
The String Cheese Incident: Hornings Hideout
Watershed Country Festival: Gorge Amp.
Local License Shows 2011
Disney on Ice: Comcast Arena, Showare Center
Ozzy Ozbourne: Tacorna Dome
Avenged Sevenfold: Kennewick WA
Professional Bull Riders: Key Arena
Rammstein: Tacoma Dome
WWE: Key Arena & Spokane Arena
Get Motivated: Key Arena
KISS: Comcast Arena & Spokane Arena
Rush: Clark Country & Gorge Ampitheater
Britney Spears: Tacoma Dome
New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys:
Tacoma Dome
Disturbed: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Katy Perry: Key Arena
Rob Zombie: WAMU Theater Seattle WA
Michael Buble: Spokane Arena
Motley Crue /Poison: Clark Co. Amphitheater
Tacoma Dome
Toby Keith: Clark County Amphitheater,
Gorge Amphitheater, & Spokane WA
Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey Circus: Showare
Center & Comcast Arena
Taylor Swift: Tacoma Dome
Microsoft Corporate Meeting: Safeco Field, Seattle
Lil Wayne: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Avenged Sevenfold: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Spokane Arena
Disney on Ice: Comcast Arena, Showare Center
Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil: Key Arena
Spokane Arena
Red: Tacoma Dome
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Spokane Arena, Key
Arena, Portland Rose Garden
Wizard of Oz: Comcast Arena
Avenged Sevenfold: Yakima Sun Dome
JZ and Kanya West: Tacoma Dome
Local License Shows 2010
Bon Jovi Rehearsals: Key Arena
WWE: Key Arena
Curtis Adams Magic Tour: Bremerton WA,
Chief or Technician Shows 2011
Washington Stealth Lacrosse
Wenatchee Wild Hockey
Seattle Mariners Home Opener, Safeco Field
TV Production: Leverage, Vancouver WA
TNT Pyrotechnic Demo: Marysville WA
City of Othello, Othello WA
Eve[ Knievel Days: Butte MT
TV Production: Extreme Makeover.- Home
Edition, Medford OR
Wenatchee Wild Hockey Season Opener
Tri City Americans Hockey Season Opener
Robbie Knievel Jump: Palm Springs CA
Pac 12.College Football Championship
University of Oregon
Portland Trailblazers Season Opener
Wenatchee Wild Hockey Game
Chief or Technician Shows 2010
Wenatchee Wild Hockey
Professional Bull Riders: Yakima Sundome
Professional Bull Riders: Comcast Arena
Aberdeen WA & Longview WA
Michael Buble: Key Arena
Rob Zombie: Kennewick WA
Nickelback: Spokane WA & Tacoma Dome
Rob Zombie: Kennewick WA
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
Rob Zombie: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Kings of Leon: Gorge Amphitheater
Rush: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Lady Gaga: Tacoma Dome
Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus:
Comcast Arena
Kid Rock: Puyallup Fair WA
X Japan: Key Arena
Professional Bull Riders: Showare Center
WWE: Key Arena
Disney on Ice:Comcast Arena, Showare Center
Usher- Rehearsals: Key Arena & Showare Center
Trans Siberian Orchestra:Key Arena, Spokane Arena
Roger Waters: Tacoma Dome
Local License Shows 2009
Lil Wayne: Key Arena
WWE: Key Arena, Spokane Arena
Toughest Cowboy: Comcast Arena
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
Britney Spears: Tacoma Dome
Supercross: Qwest Field
The Killers: WAMU Theater
Americas Got Talent: Rialto Theater
Green Day Rehearsals: Key Arena
Green Day: Key Arena
Cold Play: Gorge & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Mayhem Tour: White River Amphitheater
Skillet: Gorge Amphitheater
Crue Fest: White River, Clark Co Amphitheater
AC /DC: Tacoma Dome
Nickelback: Gorge & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Showare
Center & Comcast Arena
Miley Cyrus: Tacoma Dome
Star Wars Tour: Key Arena, Portland Rose Garden
Washington Stealth: Pro. Lacrosse Finals
Robbie Knievel Jump: Texas Motor Speedway
Lucas Oil Off Road Show: Salt Lake City UT
Robbie Knievel Jump: Valdosta GA
Evel Knievel Days: Butte MT
Lingerie Football League: Showare Center
Seattle Storm WNBA: Key Arena
Wenatchee Wild Hockey Playoffs
Tri City Americans Hockey: Kennewick WA
Curtis Adams: Bellevue WA
Chief or Technician Shows 2009
Showare Center Opening: Kent WA
Seattle Thunderbirds: Showare Center
Wenatchee Wild Hockey
Lady Gaga Rehearsals: Burbank CA
Tri Cities Americans Hockey: Kennewick WA
Seattle Mariners Opener
Robbie Knievel Jump: Austin TX
Robbie Knievel Jump: Mt Pleasant MI
Robbie Knievel Days: Butte MT
Robbie Knievel Jump: Jackson Rancheria CA
Movie Shoot: Denny Park Seattle WA
KISS: Key Arena, Portland OR, Sacramento
Fresno, Oakland & Los Angeles CA
Rascal Flatts: Tacoma Dome
Disney on Ice: Kennewick WA, Comcast Arena,
Showare Center
Local License Shows 2008
Rascal Flatts: Tacoma Dome
Kanye West Rehearsals: Key Arena
Kanye West: Key Arena
Supercross: Qwest Field
Rush: Gorge & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Iron Maiden: Seattle WA
Redmond City Show
Toby Keith: Whiteriver & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Motley Crue: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Fircrest Police & Fire, Fircrest WA
3 Doors Down: Seattle WA
Death Cab for Cutie: Seattle WA
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Seattle WA
Microsoft Show: Safeco Field
WWE: Key Arena, Spokane Arena
Disney On Ice: Wenatchee WA
High School Musical: Wenatchee & Everett WA
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Key Arena
AC /DC: Tacoma Dome
Metallica: Key Arena
Local License Shows 2007
WWE Raw:, Key Arena
Nickelback Rehearsals: Tacoma Dome
Nickelback: Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena
Rascal Flatts: Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena
Supercross: Qwest Field
Joyce Meyer Ministries: Spokane Arena
My Chemical Romance: Qwest Field
Bjork: Gorge Amphitheater
Fall Out Boy: Tacoma Dome
Nickelback: Gorge Amphitheater
My Chemical Romance Rehearsals:
Whiteriver Amphitheater
Get Motivated Seminar: Puyallup WA
Ozzfest Lordi: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Chief or Technician Shows 2008
Seattle Mariners Opener
Tri City Americans Opener
Robbie Knievel Jump: King Island OH
Robbie Knievel Jump: Texas Motor Speedway
Robbie Knievel Jump: St Louis MO
Evel Knievel Days: Butte MT
Knievel Show: Salem OR, Tacoma Dome
Tri Cities Americans Hockey
Everett Silvertips Hockey
Wenatchee Wild Hockey
Atlantis Hotel Opening: Dubai UAE
Movie Shoot: Bellevue WA
Robbie Knievel Jump: Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
First Night New Years: Tacoma WA
Seattle Seahawks Playoff Game: Qwest Field
Seattle Sonics NBA: Key Arena
Spanky Spangler Car Jump:. Houston TX
Strikeforce Cage Fighting: Tacoma WA
Wizard of Oz-6 shows: Beaverton OR
Chief or Technician Shows 2007
New Years at the Space Needle: Seattle WA
Microsoft Vista Show: Seattle WA
Yacht Club Private Party: Tacoma WA
Robbie Knievel Jump: Raleigh NC
Seattle Mariners Openers: Seattle WA
Everett Explosion Basketball Opener
Gasworks Park Private Party: Seattle WA
Tri Cities Fever Indoor Arena Football
Everett Hawks Indoor Arena Football
Extreme Cage Combat: Tacoma Dome
Professional Bull Riders: Puyallup WA
VH1 Video Shoot: Tacoma WA
4t' of July: City of Spokane
Evel Knievel Days: Butte MT
Rush: Whiteriver & Clark Co Amphitheater
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Toyota
Center
Oizzy Ozboume Rehearsals: Key Arena
Ozzy Ozbourne: Key Arena
Rob Zombie Rehearsals: Key Arena
Rob Zombie: Key Arena .
Skin & Steel Expo: Everett Events Center,
Key Arena
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Key Arena
Local License Shows 2006
Toby Keith: Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena,
Yakima Sundome
Acquire the Fire: Tacoma Dome
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
Fall Out Boy: Tacoma Dome
Supercross: Qwest Field
WWE: Tacoma Dome
Big & Rich: Qwest Field
Gretchen Wilson: Qwest Field
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Everett
Events Center
Godsmack: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Rob Zombie: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Curtis Adams Magic Show: Yakima, Everett
and Bremerton WA
Roger Waters: Key Arena
Rolling Stones: Qwest Field
Disney On Ice Incredibles: Key Arena
Skin N Steel Expo: Everett Events Center
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Key Arena
Guns N Roses: Everett Events Center
High School Musical: Key Arena
Local License Shows 2005
Acquire the Fire: Tacoma Dome
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
Supercross: Qwest Field
The Game: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Microsoft Corp Meeting: Qwest Field
Eminem: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Robbie Knievel Jump: Sturgis SD
Everett Silvertips Hockey Opener
World Cyber Games: Qwest Field
Seattle Sonics NBA: Key Arena
Evel Knievel's Funeral: Butte MT
Fabulich Center Private Party: Tacoma WA
Tri Cities Americans Opener: Kennewick WA
Chief or Technician Shows 2006
Federal Way Chamber Meeting
Colorado Crush Opening: Denver CO
Robbie Knievel Jump: Jacksonville FL
Molly Hatchet: Jacksonville FL
Seattle Mariners Season Opener
Everett Hawks Football Pre Season & Opener
Seattle Mariners Dan Wilson Retirement
Red Rock Casino Opening: Las Vegas NV
American Society of Safety Engineers:wsctc
4th of July City of Tacoma Commencement Bay
Robbie Knievel Jump: Butte MT
Evel Knievel Days: Butte MT
Fire Pod Bumbershoot: Seattle WA
Everett Silvertips Hockey Opener
Colorado Eagles Hockey: Denver CO
Snoop Dogg Private Show: Palm Springs CA
U of W Huskies College Football: Seattle WA
Chief or Technician Shows 2005
Seattle Seahawks Playoff Game 2004 -2005
Seattle Mariners Opener
Everett Hawks Football Regular Season
Seattle Sonics NBA Playoffs 2005
Robbie Knievel Jump: Estes Park CO
Everett Hawks Football Playoffs
50 Cent: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Backstreet Boys: Clark Co Amphitheater
Megadeth: Whiteriver & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Green Day: Tacoma Dome
Big & Rich: Whiteriver & Clark Co Amphitheaters
Saltic Tiger: Everett Events Center
Rolling Stones: Key Arena
Motley Crue: Key Arena & Portland Rose Garden
Paul McCartney: Key Arena
Rascal Flatts: _ Spokane Arena and Tacoma Dome
Disney on Ice Finding Nemo: Key Arena
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Key Arena
Local License Shows 2004
WWE Smackdown: Tacoma Dome
Sarah Brightman: Key Arena, Spokane Arena
Britney Spears: Key Arena
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
Metallica: Spokane Arena, Key Arena
Godsmack: Spokane Arena, Key Arena
Kid Rock: Spokane Arena, Key Arena
Shania Twain: Key Arena, Spokane Arena
KISS: Clark Co Amphitheater
Rush: Whiteriver & Clark.Co Amphitheaters
Audio Adrenaline: Gorge Amphitheater
Chris LeDoux: SW Washington Fair Chehalis
Peter Lowe: Key Arena
Nickelback: Memorial Stadium, Clark Co Fair
WWE: Key Arena, Spokane Arena
Korn: Tacoma Dome
Green Day: Everett Events Center
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Key & Spokane Arenas
Toby Keith: Spokane Arena, Tacoma Dome
Local License Shows 2003
Toby Keith: Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena,
Yakima Sundome & Portland Rose Garden
Monster Trucks Jam: Tacoma Dome
Professional Bull Riders: Tacoma Dome
WWE Smackdown: Spokane Arena
WWE Monday Night Raw: Key Arena
City of Spokane 4th of July Show
Evel Knievel Days: Butte MT.
National Conf. of State Legislators: Seattle WA
Bumbershoot: Seattle WA
Everett Silvertips Hockey Opener
New Years: Las Vegas NV
Chief or Technician Shows 2004
Portland New Year (tech)
WIAA Basketball Finals: Tacoma Dome
Seattle Mariners Opener
Renton Lake Washington 4th of July Show
Robbie Knievel Jump: Bellingham WA
Seattle Seahawks Pre Season 2004 -2005
Seattle Seahawks Regular Season 2004 -2005
Robbie Knievel Jump: Grants NM
Seattle Storm Playoffs 2004
Seattle Storm Finals 2004
Robbie Knievel Jump: Tucson AZ
Disney on Ice 100 Yrs of Disney: TO Cities
Seattle Sonics NBA Game
Chief or Technician Shows 2003
Portland New Years (tech)
Washington Mutual Bank Corp Meeting
Eifling Wedding
Seattle Mariners 2003 Opener
Oregon Convention Center Opening
Tacoma Dome 20 Year Celebration
WWE Wrestlemania XIX: Safeco Field Portland Trailblazers Playoffs 2003
Acquire the Fire: Tacoma Dome Microsoft Executive Private Show (tech)
Justin Timberlake & Christina Aguilera:Tacoma Dome Renton Lake Washington 4th of July Show
Godsmack: Spokane Arena, Gorge Amphitheater Harley Davidson 100 Yrs Milwaukee (tech)
Limp Bizkit: Seahawk Stadium Monty Foundation: Aptos CA (tech)
Metallica: Seahawk Stadium Seattle Seahawks: Seahawk Stadium
American Idol: Key Arena
KISS: Whiteriver Amphitheater
Disney on Ice: Everett Events Center, Key Arena,
Spokane Arena
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Spokane Opera House,
Key Arena
Local License Shows 2002 Chief or Technician Shows 2002
NSYNC Rehearsals: Key Arena, Tacoma Dome New Years Freemont: Las Vegas NV
Acquire the Fire: Tacoma Dome Portland Trailblazers Playoffs
Blink 182: Tacoma Dome Seattle Sonics Playoffs
Usher: Key Arena Corp Show: St Paul MN (tech)
Nickelback: Key Arena Fred Hutchinson Dinner
Britney Spears: Tacoma Dome Spokane 4th of July Show
KUBE Summer Jam - Nelley: Gorge Amphitheater SYSCO Foods: Safeco Field
Champions On Ice: Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena Seahawk Stadium Opener (tech)
Eminem: Tacoma Dome P.N.E.: Vancouver BC (tech)
WWF: Key Arena Salmon Days: Leavenworth WA
P Diddy: Seahawk Stadium Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Opener
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus:Tacoma Dome 2002 Winter Olympics: Salt Lake City UT(tech)
Rush: Gorge Amphitheater Ward Wedding: Safeco Field
Creed: Spokane Arena Microsoft Executive Private Show (tech)
Paul McCartney: Tacoma Dome
Disney On Ice: Tacoma Dome, Key Arena &
Spokane Arena
Guns N Roses: Tacoma Dome
Kid Rock: Tacoma Dome
American Idol: Tacoma Dome
Nelly: Key Arena
Destiny's Child: Tacoma Dome
Teen Mania: Tacoma Dome
LL Cool J: Seattle WA
Local License Shows 2001
98 Degrees: Key Arena
Ozzfest: Gorge Amphitheater
WWF: Tacoma Dome
Janet Jackson: Key Arena
Godsmack: Gorge Amphitheater
Michael Flatley Feet of Flames: Portland,
Key Arena
Pantera: Tacoma Dome
Blink 182: Gorge Amphitheater
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Key Arena
Earth, Wind & Fire: Key Arena
Slipknot: Tacoma Dome
Disney On Ice: Tacoma Dome, Key Arena
AC /DC: Tacoma Dome
Backstreet Boys: Tacoma Dome
Local License Shows 2000
Britney Spears: Gorge Amphitheater
Christina Aguilera: Key Arena
Sarah Brightman: Key Arena
Iron Maiden: Tacoma Dome
Tina Turner: Key Arena
Limp Bizkit: Tacoma Dome
Microsoft Corp Meeting: Safeco Field
Results 2000: Key Arena
WWF: Key Arena
Bumbershoot: Seattle WA (tech)
Other Local License Shows
Ozzfest: Vancouver BC
Cash Money: Key Arena
Wyclef Jean /Cypress Hill; Key Arena
WWF: Key Arena
Michael Flatley Lord of the Dance: Rose Garden
Filter: Key Arena
Disney On Ice: Tacoma Dome, Key Arena
Chief or Technician Shows 2001
New Years: Times Square New York
Portland Fire WNBA
City of Spokane 4th of July
2001 All Star Game: Safeco Field
Big Sky Games: Billings MT
Denver Broncos Stadium Opener (tech)
Wedding: Safeco Field
Safeco Corp Meeting: Safeco Field
Pendleton Roundup
Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Opener
Seattle Sonics NBA Game
APEC: Shanghai China (tech)
Greenvalley Casino: Las Vegas NV (tech)
Chief or Technician Shows 2000
New Years Times Square NY Millennium
Portland Trailblazers 200 -2001 Season
Portland Trailblazers 2000 -2001 Playoffs
Seattle Sonics 2000 -2001 NBA Season
Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Season Opener
Portland Winterhawks Hockey Season Opener
Seattle Storm WNBA
Portland Fire WNBA
Spokane WA 4th of July Show
Other Chief or Technician Shows
Seattle Mariners 1995, 96, 97, 98 & 99 Season
Seattle Mariners 1995 & 1999 Playoffs
Fathoms of Fun 4th of July Show 1997
Old Navy Store Opening: Seattle WA
Seattle Seahawks Season Opener 1998 -99
Tacoma Sabercats Hockey Season 1998 -99
Venetian Hotel Casino Open:Las Vegas (tech)
Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: Key Arena Aladdin Hotel Casino Open: Las Vegas(tech)
Bellagio Hotel Casino Open: Las Vegas (tech)
Texas Station Casino: Las Vegas NV (tech)
Palace Station Casino: Las Vegas NV (tech)
Seattle Sonics 1997 -98, 98 -99, 99 -00 Season
Portland Trailblazers 1998 -99, 99 -00 Season
Portland Trailblazers 1999 -20000 Playoffs
Spokane 4t' of July Show 1998 & 1999
PIERCE COUNTY FIRE PROTIECTION DISTRICT 16
i Fire Protection • Rescue/Medical/Ambuhmee Services • Public Education • Fire Prevention
March 8, 1999
Attn: To Whom it may Concern
RE: Reference — Rick Olsen
Dear Sir / Madam:
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Fire Dept
This is to provide you with a very favorable professional character reference for
Mr. Rick Olsen. Rick began his affiliation with our Fire Department as a paid firefighter
in November 1982 and electively separated from employment on March 5, 1999. 1
have known Rick since my appointment as. Chief in November 1994. At the time of his
employment separation, Mr. Olsen held the position of Fire Lieutenant and was
responsible for training and supervising assigned firefighters as well as responding in a
command role to fire and medical emergencies in our community.
I consider Rick's separation as a measurable loss to our organization. Rick
was a valuable employee with many years of knowledge, experience and maturity that
is virtually impossible to replace. After more than 17 years in our organization, Rick's
absence is also a loss in the sense of internal relationships and we certainly miss his
presence and regular involvement with us. Rick has been a dedicated, valuable and
endeared member of our organization.
Rick possessed many qualities as an employee. Some of his finer qualities
include an unmatched ability to think and act calmly and decisively under the pressure
of difficult emergency conditions. His personal disposition is very well balanced
making it easy for him to interact with people in any situation and on every level. He
understood the importance of "organization first" and frequently put in extra time and
effort on projects to benefit the fire department or the community. Finally, Rick was a
friend and mentor to everyone he worked with. There was no other member in our
organization more liked or respected than Rick. These are qualities Rick can and will
bring with him in his future endeavors.
It was my privilege to have worked with Rick and now my distinct pleasure to
favorably recommend Mr. Rick Olsen as a caring and capable individual for hire or
partnership in any career or business opportunity he may seek. If I may be of
assistance to help you learn more about Rick, you may contact me weekdays between
8:30 AM and 4:30 PM at the number listed on this stationary. Thank you for your
consideration.
Gary G. Fraz, Fire Chief 1
P.C.F.D. 10, Key Peninsula FD
8911 Key Peninsula Highway KPN Lakebay, WA 98349
Phone: (206) 884 -2222 • FAX: (206) 884 -9437
Date: 03/15/2004
CITY OF Eric Stan, Commissioner ofFire
Ed Wilson, Chief
S. E. PORTLAND. OREGON Jim Fire Marshal
1300 SS. E. Gideon Street
Portland, Oregon 97202 -2419
503) 823 -3955
147IRE PREVENTION DIVISION Fax (503) 823 -3925
YOUR SAFETY IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Rick Olsen
P.O. Box 193
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
To whom it may concern:
I have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Rick Olsen for the last seven years at various
sites throughout the City of Portland as a shooter in charge at Events.
Rick has worked NBA and WNBA games as well as Concerts in the Rose Garden Arena, he has
worked outdoor events such as New Years Eve at Pioneer Court House Sq. for a number of years.
He is well versed in the use of Propane and Pyro and Fireworks. He is always extremely safe in the
way he performs his duties and there has never had an accident~
It is my great pleasure to recommend to you that Rick Olsen would be a very good and responsiblehire.
Sincerely:
Inspector Dave Rasmussen
Calla Giry or `IComa
Fire Department
November 30, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Satisfactory Performance of Rick Olsen as a Washington State Licensed Pyrotechnician
I have been assigned the task of issuing Fireworks Permits for the City ofTacoma since early
2001.. During that time Rick Olsen has been the responsible pyrotechician for numerous public
displays of fireworks, both indoors and outdoors.
Mr. Olsen conducts his displays in accordance with applicable national standards, standard
practices of the industry, and the good sense of a prudent person. There have been no incidents
of personal or property damage during any display done under Mr. Olsen's supervision.
Sincerely,
Brian Trunk
Fire Inspector
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
March 22, 2004
To: Whom it May Concern
From: Rick Manum,
Assistant Fire Marshal, City of Spokane
Re: Rick Olson,
Pyrotechnics Technician
ROBERT S. WILLIAMS
FIRE CHIEF
Mr. Olson has for approximately the last 12 years provided pyrotechnics for the
July 4 h celebration held a at Riverfront Park in Spokane. The shows
requirements are very unique and challenging as the firing site is small and
within a very constricted area. He has been consistently successful at drawing
over 100, 000 people yearly without the use of large diameter shells.
Rick has supervised several concerts the past year in both the Spokane Arena
and Spokane Convention Center. In 2003 a law change in Washington State
requires a state licensed Pyro -tech at all public gatherings where pyro is used. In
many instances his services are preferred over local Pyro- technicians. Although
Rick has to travel 300 miles from the Washington coast to Spokane to provide
this service, he has gained respect of the promoters and Spokane Fire
Department for his professional approach and attention to safety and detail.
I whole- heartedly recommend Rick Olson for all your pyrotechnics. He is a true
professional.
Sincerely,
Rick Manum
Assistant Fire Marshal, City of Spokane
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