Become a Certified Firewalking Instructor
Obsidian Firewalking is teaming up with FireHawk to bring an immersive, five-day Firewalk Instructor Training (FIT) to the United States. You’ll learn to build and lead safe, transformational firewalks and breakthrough activities — graduating with a dual certification recognized by both organizations.
Lead instructors: Ron & Patty Schaeffer (Obsidian Firewalking) and Mārtiņš Vecvanags (FireHawk).
What You’ll Learn
- 🔥 Fire science, site design, safety & risk management
- 🧭 Group leadership, facilitation & transformation frameworks
- 🧱 Breakthrough activities: glasswalk, arrow-break, board-break, rebar bend
- 🔥 Four training firewalks with progressive facilitation roles
- 🧩 Logistics: permits, insurance, equipment, operations
- 🌍 Business & ethics: pricing, agreements, culture, lineage
Schedule Overview
- Day 1 (Wed) — Arrival, orientation, safety, fire craft foundations
- Days 2–4 — Instruction, drills, facilitation practice, breakthrough activities, nightly integration
- Day 5 (Sun) — Final practicum & certification
Location & Lodging
Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge — venue to be announced. A limited number of on-site residential packages are planned at approximately $820 (four nights @ $205/night including meals). Commuter option available.
- 🛏️ 4 nights lodging + meals (residential package)
- 🔥 Dedicated fire site & equipment
- 🚗 Parking on site; nearest major airports: AVL, CLT
Tuition & Registration
Tuition
Training & dual certification
$2500
Residential (Optional)
4 nights lodging + meals
$820
Space is limited. Deposit and refund details provided at registration.