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Our Next PYROTECHNICS COURSE

will be on SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025

 

 

 

 

Our next Course is

 

scheduled for


SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025

from 10 am to 5:30 pm EDT

 

On Zoom

$250.00 + HST ......... $282.50

Payment is due with registration

Please remit by Interac e-Transfer to gunsmokecanada2020@gmail.com

 

You will not be fully registered until we receive payment.
 

Registration closes 4PM - Friday April 4, 2025

This Course will be hosted on ZOOM.

You will receive Zoom link two days before.

Our courses are virtual via ZOOM, they are accessible from Coast to Coast. They are a  full day, 10AM to 5PM **Eastern Time** (they originate in Toronto)

 

After successfully completing the course you will receive an ROT (Record of Training) from us.

You must submit that, along with your personal information and $102.00 to ERD, to be certified.
This process is done completely online. Once you are certified you'll be able to download a PDF of your Pyro card to carry with you. I suggest you get it laminated. Certification is good for five years.

Here's what people have said in our in our post-course surveys,

Toronto (NABET)- Everything was well timed and helpful.

There’s nothing more I could have asked for out of the course. 

Toronto - Honestly, all my needs and expectations for the course were beyond exceeded.

I can’t pinpoint anything I think we needed to dig deeper into. I had a blast!  


Ottawa - I am glad the course was available on line. For people like me who are out of town.

That was very convenient. It was the deciding factor. 

 

St. John, NL - It was everything I expected to learn and more. 

 

Toronto (NABET) - I felt that Mark presented everything that needed

to be said, well and in a timely manner. 

 

Vancouver - I thoroughly enjoyed the course, well-structured and fun.

Great real-world insight and stories! I give it a 5 of out 5! 


Pyrotechnics are regulated by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD)  of Natural Resources Canada.

 

PYROTECHNICS

TRAINING

Hi, I'm Mark Fine. I started working with ERD trainers when the certification programs first began.
In 2014 I became one of the first private sector trainers certified  by ERD. 

During the pandemic ERD authorized us to do this course virtually.  It's gratifying to know that so many of the folks who have taken our courses have gone on to successful careers in Special Effects. The "Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course" is the prerequisite for Pyrotechnics Certification in Canada. This allows successful participants to apply for certification as a "Pyrotechnician", the entry level for pyrotechnics certification in Canada.

Special Effect Pyrotechnics (Type F.3) are high-hazard pyrotechnics articles designed for use by professionals.
These articles are used in theatrical productions & concerts and on film and TV sets.


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DISPLAY FIREWORKS

TRAINING
Display Fireworks are also regulated by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD).


The "Display Fireworks Safety and Legal Awareness Course" is the prerequisite for Fireworks Certification in Canada. It allows successful participants to apply for certification as a "Display Assistant", the entry level for fireworks certification in Canada.

Our courses are via ZOOM and are accessible from Coast to Coast.
They are a  full day, 10AM to 5PM **Eastern Time** (they originate in Toronto)

We currently do not have any

Display Courses scheduled.
from 10 am to 5 pm EST
On Zoom
See Course Overview

Download Manual
The cost is $250.00 + HST ......... $282.50

Payment is due with registration
Please remit by Interac e-Transfer to gunsmokecanada2020@gmail.com

You will not be fully registered until we receive payment.


 

 

 

Registrations will not be accepted after 12 Noon -  CANCELLED


This Course will be hosted on ZOOM. You will receive Zoom link two days before your course.

After successfully completing the course you will receive an ROT (Record of Training) from us.
You must submit that, along with your personal information and $102.00 to ERD, to be certified.
This process is done completely online. Once you are certified you'll be able to download a PDF of your Pyro card to carry with you. I suggest you get it laminated. Certification is good for five years.

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We no longer provide Firearms  Training.

Please contact Daniel Levinson at Rapier Wit

daniel@rapierwit.com  416-534-1947
 

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All the world's a Stage,

and one man in his time plays many parts...

Mark founded AirMagic Special Effects in 1988

and grew it for  32 years.

GunSmoke Canada is his new adventure.

Mark has taught special effects at TMU (Ryerson), Humber College, Sheridan College,

University of Guelph,

& for CITT & several  IATSE locals..

Mark Fine - Pyro & Fireworks Trainer

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