Join the Jams
I’m a fire performer. How can I join in the jams?
Fire performers must be 18+. If a fire spinner is a minor, a legal guardian must be present and both the minor spinner and legal guardian must attend a scheduled fire safety session in order for the minor fire spinner to spin at a Jam. Just like the jams, these sessions are free to attend and, once you’ve attended, you will be able to spin fire FMJs for the next 2 years.
The organizers request that if you’ve never spun fire before, that you not do so at a jam. Instead, first-time burners are encouraged to contact the jam organizers (info@fullmoonjam.org) so you can talk to experienced fire spinners who can help with your practice and address any questions/concerns you might have.
All fire spinners who perform at the jams are asked to respect the following:
Safety first. All fire spinners who wish to spin at a jam must first attend a fire jam safety training and orientation session. If you do not attended orientation, you can not spin fire at a jam! Protect the crowd, protect the community, protect yourself! Be safe! Be sober! Wear fire-safe performance clothing and accessories (natural fibers only!).
Bring your own props. These are not provided by the organizers. Do NOT bring dipping containers (unless your prop requires it), or safety blankets as those will be provided by the jam. Coleman / Crown’s White Gas and Ultra Pure Lamp Oil are the only acceptable fuels approved for use at the jam. If you require another fuel type, please notify the organizers ahead of time.
If you have unusual or special tools or are a fire breather, please inform the organizers before the jam starts so we can take adequate precautions. Fire breathers are required to attend a Level 3 FMJ Training. If you require additional considerations (such as a hearing disability), the organizers will do their best to accommodate your needs.
Spin once/safety once. Every performer who spins is expected to take over as a safety IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING his or her spin each time a performer enters the circle. You will then be relieved by the spinner for whom you are safetying.
FIRE IS ONLY ALLOWED INSIDE THE PERFORMANCE CIRCLE.
Please Note:
Fire performers do not have individual coverage under our group policy. We carry insurance to protect our group in the event that any fire performer's negligence creates an accident causing bodily injury to another person or damage to someone else’s property. We do not require, but strongly encourage all fire performers purchase their own individual fire performance insurance as a means of personal financial protection. You would incur significant financial hardship if you cause an accident and need to defend yourself in court.
Purchasing coverage of your own personal fire performer insurance policy would protect you. The Full Moon Jam is insured via PEEP Insurance (www.PEEPinsurance.com). Contact is Dale Wittick (dale.wittick@peepinsurance.com). Insurance for fire performers can be purchased through PEEP Insurance (for outdoor coverage only).
Contact us for further recommendations for indoor insurance policies. Whenever considering the purchase of a personal liability insurance policy, be sure to compare not just the cost of the policy, but what the policy specifically covers, what the amount of liability coverage amount is and what your needs as a performer are