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Display
Fireworks Course
Planning, setting up and firing fireworks affect public safety and
thus a degree of apprenticeship is essential before an individual
can be certified as a Fireworks Supervisor. Anyone who handles display
fireworks must be at least an Apprentice. Certification is divided
into the following classes:
Apprentice
- An Apprentice (a prerequisite to becoming a Fireworks Supervisor)
may, under the direct supervision of a Fireworks Supervisor, perform
the same duties that his/her supervisor is allowed to perform on
the display site.
Fireworks
Supervisor, Level 1 - Has met the current Apprenticeship
certification requirements. The scope of duties, limitations and
certification requirements applicable to Fireworks Supervisor, Level
1, are listed in the table below. To upgrade to Fireworks Supervisor,
Level 1, download the request
for upgrade form.
Fireworks
Supervisor, Level 2 - Fireworks Supervisors, Level
1, who have gained experience under the supervision of experienced
Fireworks Supervisors, Level 2, and assisted in displays where shells
over 155 mm (6") have been fired (or who have attended advanced
training in the field of fireworks) can apply for a Level 2 certificate.
To upgrade to Fireworks Supervisor, Level 2, download the request
for upgrade form.
Visiting
Fireworks Supervisor - Out-of-Country Fireworks Supervisors
may assist a certified Canadian Supervisor who assumes all responsibilities
for the display set-up. Out-of-Country Fireworks Supervisors can
obtain a Visitor Card (issued on a yearly basis + pay required fees)
upon submission of proof of competence (download
visitor application form).
Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHD) - Members of the public services
who are responsible for the authorization and support of fireworks
displays, such as fire prevention officers, firefighters, and other
members of agencies responsible for the carrying out of fireworks
events, will be issued an attendance certificate upon completion
of the course. Those members wishing to engage in the production
of displays as a Fireworks Supervisor must meet the requirements
of other applicants and go through the stage of Apprentice.
| Apprentice |
Fireworks
Supervisor |
| Level
1 |
Level
2 |
| Certification
Requirements |
•Be
18 years of age
•Successfully complete
the Display Fireworks
Course on safety and
legal awareness
•Submit fees ($100) and
two (2) passport photos |
•Certification
as an
Apprentice
•Participated in a
minimum of three
shows within five years
•Submit
verifiable proof
of participation (copies
of the Application for
Purchase/Event
Approvals AND Letters
of Recommendation
from event supervisor)
•Submit fees ($100) and
two (2) passport photos
•To
upgrade to the next certification level download the request
for upgrade form.
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•Certification
as a
Fireworks Supervisor,
Level 1
•Participated in at least
five shows in the past
three years in which you
have assisted with
displays where shells
over 155 mm (6") have
been fired
•Submit verifiable proof
of participation (copies
of the Application for
Purchase/Event
Approvals AND Letters
of Recommendation)
•Submit fees ($100) and
two (2) passport photos
•To
upgrade to the next certification level download the request
for upgrade form. |
| Work
Authorized to Perform |
•Assisting
and working
under the direct
supervision of a
certified Fireworks
Supervisor, Level 1 or
2, for three shows
within five years from
the date of the course |
•Purchasing
and firing
of display fireworks
(see below for
restrictions)
•Training and
supervising of
apprentices |
•Purchasing
and firing of
all display fireworks
(see below for
restrictions)
•Firing fireworks from
unconventional sites
•Training and
supervising of
apprentices and
Fireworks Supervisors,
Level 1 |
| Firing
Restrictions |
•Must
work under the
direct supervision of a
Fireworks Supervisor,
Level 1 or 2 |
•Shells must not be
over 155 mm (6")
•Shells must not contain
more than three
breaks
•Sound shells must not
be larger than 102 mm
(4")
•Display must be on a
conventional display
site
•Prohibited from firing
parachute shells,
skyrockets, flying
saucers, and nautical
shells |
•Prohibited
from firing
parachute shells
and skyrockets |
| Length
of Certification |
| 5
years |
5
years |
1
year (renewable) |
| ERD
does send reminder letters to current certificate holders advising
them of an upcoming renewal. For renewal information, please
contact Daisy Harris at canmet-erd@nrcan.gc.ca.
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