Fuel Science This video deals with the scientific aspects of the fuels that are commonly used in fire performance. A basic understanding of the chemical properties of the common fuels that are used to produce fire is essential for producing safe performance and creating safe fuel management practices in the context of fire performance. In the United States, although of …
Introducing Howard Chen, physician and fire safety director for Flow Arts Institute. Together, we’ve created a Fire and Fuel safety program. The content is split into 3 parts: Fire Performer Safety for those dancing with fire, Fire Safety Personnel for those keeping the dancers safe, and Fuel Safety for safe protocols for managing your fuel spin off, storage and disposal. There …
Spinning Fire In New Hampshire As we get into the warmer months, people are already dusting off their gear getting ready to either spin fire for the first time or the five millionth time. The first warm days make us think of warmer nights when spinning can happen outside without the limitations of thick coats. For both the seasoned …
The Flow Arts Institute is interested in supporting businesses who have contributed to the Flow Arts community and offer products which may be of interest to our community. We were able to talk to Chazz Parham who maintains the Firetoys website and works with the mothership operations in the UK. Master Pokes is the manager of the US operations. Master Pokes …
Fire performing is a captivating art form that can make an event unforgettable, it’s beautiful, visceral and of course, it’s dangerous. In NYC, the stakes are high, it’s the mostly densely populated city in the country. So, it’s no surprise that the FDNY is the largest fire department country, the second largest in the entire world. December of 2015, the …
This sixth video in the Fire Safety Project focuses on Fire Extinguishers: types, contents, how to use them, and more. You will know more about fire extinguishers after watching this video than you know right now, guaranteed.
The Fire Safety Project continues with a video about Fuel Safety and Reclamation. It talks about storing fuel, handling fuel, dipping, spinning off, and setting up a proper Fuel Depot. A very informative video in the series.
The Fire Safety Project’s video series continues with a video on Fire Science. The components and definition of fire are covered, as well as the properties of flame.
Monday Schedule: 11/29/21 Intro to Fans – Luna (Kay) Intro to Fans learning the basics and finding your funky flow! I am a disabled fire spinner, learning how to uniquely hone my craft. I think something every beginner should know is that it’s all about having fun, the more you relax and let yourself enjoy it the quicker you will …