This one-day course is a companion to the Display Fireworks Manual and serves to promote the safe use of display fireworks as functioned at outdoor fireworks displays. Successful completion of the course is a prerequisite for entry into the field as an Apprentice and then to be certified as a Fireworks Supervisor.
The course schedule can be found on the ERD website at: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/explosif/edu/edu_displayC_e.htm
Unless otherwise stated, all courses begin at 8:30am and
finish at approximately 4:00pm with the usual refreshment and lunch
breaks. Coffee and light snacks will be available at the morning break but
attendees are responsible for their lunches. In some locations, lunch will
available for purchase.
Note: There is an outside demonstration in the afternoon. Please dress
accordingly.
Registration is now required prior to attending the
Display Fireworks course anywhere in the country. Persons wishing to
attend the course must complete the enrollment form (http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/explosif/edu/edu_displayA_e.htm)
and return it along with two (2) photos (no larger than 4.5 cm x 5.7 cm)
and the required fee of $100.00 (certified cheque or money order payable
to the Receiver General for Canada – Please note we will NOT accept Cash
or Personal Cheques).
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - 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, can attend the course free of charge. AHJs wishing to attend the
course must complete the enrollment form (http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/explosif/edu/edu_displayA_e.htm)
and return it along with two (2) photos (no larger than 4.5 cm x 5.7 cm)
and a letter confirming their status as an AHJ and they 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.
Please mail registration form, fee and
photos and direct any inquiries to:
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Atlantic Region |
Suite 1505 North, 1505 Barrington St. |
| Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 – Kim McCulloch/Juri Kasemets | |
| Tel # (902) 426-3599 – Fax # (902) 426-7332 / kmccullo@nrcan.gc.ca | |
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Quebec Region |
P.O. Box 100, 2050 Girouard West |
| Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, J2S 7B2 - Sylvie Nobert/Pierre Michaud | |
| Tel # (450) 773-3431 – Fax # (450) 773-6226 / snobert@nrcan.gc.ca | |
| Ontario through | 1431 Merivale Rd. |
| Western Canada | Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G1 - Nijola Bresee/Rachel Robbins |
| Tel # (613) 948-5206 - Fax # (613) 948-5195 / nbresee@nrcan.gc.ca | |
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