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Safety
First
We've all heard the
phrase "If you play with fire, you're going to get
burned." We'll be the first to agree that phrase is nothing
but true. As professionals, however, we have the utmost safety
in mind when it comes to our audiences, your venues, and our performers to ensure a great time for everyone involved.
Our fire safety guidelines are outlined in brief below. Our full 18 page fire safety packet is available upon request; please use the form on our contact page to send us an e-mail.
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Safety Crew |
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associated with Incendium Arts is not only skilled in what they
do but also fully trained in fire safety precautions and first aid procedures. We personally
train our safety crew, guards, and technicians to ensure their familiarity with our show and ability to
respond to any situation that may arise during practices and
performances. In addition, our troupe carries a specialty performer's insurance plan.
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Fire safeties
are those who are always on guard with a fire towel and extinguisher
in case either is needed. They also help manage the crowd, making sure that the audience is far enough away from the
performers and fuel station to ensure everyone's
safety. Technicians assist us with our fire drums and other
equipment used during performances. Each is crossed trained
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Equipment |
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Costuming |
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| Incendium
never leaves home (or practices at home) without having all
necessary fire safety equipment. Our safety kit includes: duvetyne/fire towel, two types of fire extinguishers, kitty litter for
any fuel spills, a first aid kit, and MSDS for all materials used. Everyone associated
with Incendium is trained to use all safety equipment. |
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Synthetic materials should never be used or worn while performing with
fire. The safest
materials to use are those made of Kevlar or Nomex; however,
natural materials such as leather, cotton, and wool are safe and
easy to use in costuming purposes as well.
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Performance
Area |
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use white gas, Ultra Pure Lamp Oil, or a mixture of
the two for all fire props. For breathing fire, we
use strictly Ultra Pure Lamp Oil for its high flash point
to ensure the highest possible degree of safety for our breathers. All fuel is set away from the audience and smoking
areas, and is secured before, during, and after all performances.
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The performance area must be clear both
vertically and horizontally of flammable or hazardous
materials. It must also have some type of barrier to keep
the audience a safe distance from all flaming materials and
fuels. We inspect all venues prior to each performance to make sure all
requirements can be met.
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