LAFS Canada Inc. - Education on Safety through Clowning

LAFS Canada Inc.

(Life and Fire Safety)

is a non-profit organization to teach Life and Fire Safety skills through the use of educational characterization.

(BN 84103 4325 RR0001)

Dee Dee and Puff together have over 35 years of experience in the entertainment business and work through LAFS Canada Inc. For our accomplishments we have been honoured with scholarships and awards. Together we have attended a variety of conventions, conferences and University to

advance our skills.

Dee Dee is the Central Canadian Director of the World Clown Association

We have attended the University of La Crosse-Wisconsin Clown Camp. Clown Camp is an internationally respected education for clowns around the world, to

enhance the quality and services of clowns.
Here we were introduced to Safety Clowning and determined this was something we wanted to bring to Canada. At the University we completed the

Community and Safety Education Program.

Completed a Course of Instruction In Characterization in Public Education through the Arizona Fire and Burn Educators' Association at the 21st Annual Educational Characterization through Clowning & Puppetry Camp.

We are members of three safety organizations AFBEA (Arizona Fire and Burn Education Association), Just for LAFS and SMILE (Safety Messages in Life Education), as well as World Clown Association, Clowns of America International and Clowns Canada.

The Police and Fire Services have recognized the value and have been supportive of LAFS Canada Inc.

LAFS Canada Inc.

Mission Statement

Reduce, through the use of educational puppetry, clowning, and characterization, the loss of life, property, and injuries caused by fire or other emergency situations