FREE Fire Manipulation Safety Course
About This Course
Safety before tricks! This course teaches the foundations of safe fire practice in a clear, practical way. It’s the first step for anyone interested in learning fire manipulation, and best of all, it’s completely free.
What You'll Learn
Choosing the Right Hollow Torches for You
In this video, I walk you through everything you need to know before choosing your first (or next) fire eating torches. Whether you’re brand new to fire arts or ready to level up your gear, this guide will help you make a confident, informed decision, without getting burned by bad purchases.
What Fuel You Should Use
& Why
Selecting the correct fuel is essential not only for achieving clean, reliable technique but also for protecting your health and safety. The wrong choice can limit progression, increase risk, or cause serious injury. This lesson provides clear guidance on which fuels to use, which to avoid, and how to make informed decisions wherever you are in the world.
Understanding & Reducing Fire Manipulation Risks
This lesson explores the unique health and safety risks that come with fire manipulation and how to reduce them. You’ll learn why fire cannot survive in the lungs but fuel vapour can, how the body processes ingested or inhaled hydrocarbons, and the role of saliva and breath control in reducing exposure. We cover the differences between low and high flashpoint fuels, the importance of rinsing and recovery, and how to recognise early symptoms of fuel toxicity. With these insights, you’ll build strong habits that protect your health and allow for sustainable, long-term training and performance.
How to Safely Store and Handle Your Fuel
Dipping stations are the link between your fuel and your props, and setting them up correctly is vital for both safety and efficiency. Poorly organised stations can cause spills, cross-contamination, or uncontrolled fires. This lesson walks you through the essentials of safe design, common mistakes to avoid, and how to streamline your practice with clear, reliable setups.
Fuelling, Igniting & Extinguishing Your Torches
This lesson walks through the essential process of fuelling, igniting, and safely extinguishing your fire props. You’ll learn how to properly saturate wicks without overfuelling, the differences between low and high flash point fuels when lighting, and the safest beginner-friendly extinguishing methods. We also cover fire blankets, material options, and why preparation is crucial. These foundations will help you build safe, reliable habits that support more advanced techniques later on.
How to Use Hollow Torches Safely
In this video, we break down how hollow torches work, the key safety differences from standard torches and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to liquid fuel in the mouth. You will learn correct vapour-drawing angles, timing and simple habits that keep hollow torches predictable and safe.
How to Create Big Booms Safely with Nitro Grips
Everything you need to know to handle Nitro Grips safely. From unlit testing to controlled booms, this guide helps you practise and perform with confidence.
Choosing the Right Clothing for Fire Manipulation
This lesson covers everything you need to know about clothing safety for fire manipulation. You’ll learn how different materials behave under heat, why certain garments are high risk, and how to identify safer alternatives that support confident, injury-free practice.
Reducing Fire Risk With Smart Hair & Makeup Choices
This lesson explores how heat and flame interact with different hair types, styles and cosmetic products. You’ll learn which substances increase combustibility, how surface area affects ignition, and practical steps to minimise risk during training and performance.
What Makes a Good, Safe Training Space?
The foundation of safe and effective fire manipulation practice begins with the training environment. Selecting the right space is crucial both for safety and for the development of technique. Poorly chosen spaces can lead to accidents, neighbour complaints, or simply ineffective training sessions.
Hot Takes: Why You Should Be Getting Burnt!
In this video, I explain why the occasional burn is actually a positive sign in your training, and what it says about your progress, safety awareness, and mindset as a fire performer. This one’s part myth-busting, part pep talk. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or nervous about getting things wrong, this might be exactly what you need to hear.
Fire Manipulation Safety Quiz: Earn Your Certificate
This quiz covers everything from the safety lessons in this course. It's designed to test your understanding of the key topics, including fuel safety, clothing choices, training spaces, torch handling, and how to protect your body from fuel exposure. Once you've passed, you'll receive a certificate to show that you've completed the Fire Manipulation Safety Course. Take your time, and if you're unsure on anything, go back and revisit the lessons before trying again.