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.
How does it work?
Certification is a two-stage process, consisting of the 101 Fire Arts Safety course and the certification survey.
Step 1 - Successful completion of the 101 Fire Arts Safety course
The first question to ask yourself is "Are you available to do the course during GardeFeu activities according to the calendar course schedule?"
- If the answer is no, then you'll have to go through a private instructor.
- If you are available, then you can choose either to take the course with a private instructor or to take it during GardeFeu activities.
The same course is taught on both paths, with the same teaching materials and the same exam.
The Fire Arts Safety 101 Course is recognized by many insurers as an effective method of reducing fire arts risk. This course is offered to everyone, including artists with a problematic history in the fire arts, to give them the opportunity to learn safe practices. This 3-hour theoretical and 1-hour practical course is given in person. It includes a 15-question exam, with a passing grade of 80%.
Via GardeFeu
We offer the course on our regular evenings. Please consult the calendar for dates and locations of upcoming courses. Classes are posted on GardeFeu Facebook events. These events are created about a week in advance, and are where we post start times and cancellations in case of inclement weather.
Via an authorized private instructor
Private instructors cover a vast territory, including Toronto, Montreal, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City. These instructors have more flexible schedules, better suited to industry professionals. Rates are at the instructor's discretion, and you should contact them directly. Please note that you will need to open a GardeFeu file before your course; your instructor will be able to assist you with this.
| Province | City/VIlle | Name/Nom | |
| Nova Scotia | Windsor Junction | Rachael Penny | rachael@luminositycircus.ca |
| Nova Scotia | Windsor Junction | Taylor Thain | taylor@luminositycircus.ca |
| Ontario | Toronto | David Ito | ito_david1@hotmail.com |
| Ontario | Toronto | Scalet Black | fieryscarletblack@gmail.com |
| Québec | Montréal | Pascal Duguay Gosselin | pascal3190@gmail.com |
| Québec | Montréal | Samuel Létourneau | letourneausamuel@hotmail.com |
| Québec | Québec | Coralie Cyr St-Pierre | corail.volcanik@gmail.com |
| Québec | Trois-Rivières | Derek Gosselin | info@lmfprops.com |
| Québec | Trois-Rivières | Marie-Line D'été | info@lmfprops.com |
with
GardeFeu For artists doing the class
during regular GardeFeu’s
activities
- Open GardeFeu file (include)
- Theoretical course 3 hours
- Practical course
- Exam
- Available according to the
GardeFeu calendar of events
with a
private
instructor Ideal for artists who
cannot attend GardeFeu’s
activities.
- Open GardeFeu file is
mandatory and not include - Theoretical course 3 hours
- Exam
- Availability and price vary for
each private instructor - Pay directly to the private
instructor
GardeFeu
file Only for artists
taking the course with a
private instructor need this
- Open GardeFeu file
- Course price is not include
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