Jessica Bottomley and Isaac Rappaport
are insured by Al Fellerman and Clowns of the US
Policy #02832019

Safety References for Phoenix Rising fire performance artists:
Earth Circus Productions (650) 726-6679
Trance Zen Dance (530) 305-6084
Estradasphere (831) 469-9744

Safety Checklist for Phoenix Rising fire performance artists

Fueling Station

• One person always in attendance while fueling station is in operation.
• Station will be fully out of public view and will be accessible only to approved performers.
• Fuel will only be exposed to open air during equipment dipping (five minutes).
• Fuel will be kept in a sealed metal gas can.

Stage or designated area

• Stage will be subject to approval by all parties involved prior to performance on day of event.
• If there is a canopy it must be flame resistant or completely out of reach of flames.
• Floor will be clear of obstacles during performance.
• There will be tape on the floor to mark performance boundaries if necessary.

Crowd Control and Safety Technicians

• There will be one fire safety technician, equipped with a wet towel, per fire performer on stage.
• There will be two or three people on crowd control to keep the crowd 15 feet back from the stage.
• There will be someone equipped with a fire extinguisher on stage throughout the performance.
• All safety technicians will be well versed in safety technique and will attend a full rehearsal of the performance.
• The integrity of all equipment will be checked by Phoenix Rising prior to the performance.
• All fuel-soaked equipment will be kept in plastic bags between soaking and lighting.

Performers

• All costuming will be fire resistant and tested.
• Only highly experienced fire dancers will be performing.

This checklist is open to sensible additions and changes made by Event Management and any other involved parties.