GardeFeu Certification
Recognized by most insurers
The GardeFeu certificate demonstrates to the various parties involved (insurance, fire department, venue, client) that you are an artist who takes safety seriously. The various parties involved can contact GardeFeu to obtain the status of an artist presenting them with this certificate.
This certificate indicates that you have successfully completed the Fire Arts Safety 101 course, and that we recognize your safe behavior and professional fire arts performance practices.
What is it?
Some insurers who work with fire artists require proof of their GardeFeu competence. This is known as GardeFeu certification. The GardeFeu certificate is a tool for identifying professional artists recognized for their safe practice.
Who is this for?
If you are not yet performing, you do not need this certificate.
If your insurer asks for proof of completion of the GardeFeu safety course, you must present this certificate.
In terms of fire artist insurance, we recommend:
Vézina assurances inc. a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company
https://www.marshmma.com
Prerequisites
Certification attests to the fire artist’s level of professionalism in terms of both safe fire arts practices and a safe attitude for self and others, and implies the following prerequisites:
- Successful completion of the Fire Arts Safety 101 course
- No history of problematic behavior with fire
- No history of unsafe behavior with fire
- No history of impairment with fire
- No history of problematic behavior at shows
How does it work?
There are two stages to certification: the 101 Fire Arts Safety course and the certification survey.
Step 1 – Passing the 101 Fire Arts Safety course
The 101 fire arts safety course is a prerequisite for certification.
Step 2 – Apply for certification
- When you apply for certification, you’ll receive an e-mail asking you to send us certain documents for investigation.
- It may take up to 30 days to receive your certificate, but we can validate your status directly with your insurer in an emergency.
- The certificate must be renewed every 3 years.
- A certificate can be revoked in the event of an incident of inappropriate behavior.
- Behavioral survey
- GardeFeu Certificate
- Valid for 3 years
- Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fire Arts Safety 101 course
- Prerequisite: No history of problems