1. NAFAA member since 2010,
  2. All performers are insured,
  3. All shows include trained Fire Safety
  4. Fire equipment is frequently inspected to
    make sure  all parts are safe and secure,
  5. The Fueling station is kept at a safe
    distance from the performance area,
  6. Fire toys that are not in use are kept next
    to the fuel area and away from
    passageways,
  7. All fuel is kept in resealable and marked
    metal containers,
  8. All fuel is kept covered when not in use,
  9. Excess fuel is dripped off and returned to
    it's original container,
  10. There is a fire extinguisher present and
    ready to be used,
  11. There is a Duvateyne and first aid kit
    available,
  12. The audience is kept at a safe distance
    from the flame,
  13. There is No smoking near the fuel station,
  14. The performance space is marked off,
  15. Permits are obtained when required,
  16. Clothing is Fire suitable,
  17. All additional safety precautions are taken
    into consideration based on each
    individual situation.
Safety Precautions
Fire Safety is the most important aspect of fire dancing.  A fire dancer
needs a well trained and experienced fire safety to support the fire act.  
interested in helping Obsidian Butterfly performers with Fire Safety, or
those interested in pursuing fire dance.

Fire Safety is the prerequisite for fire dancing and consists of a 2 part
training.  The successful completion of this training also qualifies
opportunities for paid safety jobs with Obsidian Butterfly.

The first part of the training is done in a class room setting to learn all of
the basics of fire safety.  The second part is hands on learning within a
variety of different settings.  

This class is offered upon request.

With successful completion of the Safety Training course the student will
have logged 50 hours of training and be proficient in Fire Safety as
related to Fire Arts according to local laws and
NAFAA.   

Please contact Sequoia if you are interested in taking the Fire Safety
Training.

Sessions Include:
    NAFAA Codes,
    First Aid,
    Fuels,
    Clothing precautions,
    Space awareness,
    Code words,
    How to,
    Fire Extinguishers,
    NFP 160,
    MSDS Info,
    Dangers,

*Materials Fee Applies
Materials Fee covers the cost of safety equipment.

Instructor: Sequoia