If you are planning to organise and run a firewalking event, then you’ll want the outcome to be an experiential exercise that involves walking barefoot over hot coals which is one of the most powerful ways to build confidence, overcome fears, and improve mental and physical health.
Plan your firewalking event meticulously
1. Determine your goals and objectives. What do you want to achieve with your firewalking event? Are you looking to raise funds for a charity, promote team building, or provide a personal development experience? Once you know your goals, you can start to plan the event accordingly.
2. Choose a location. The location of your firewalking event is important. You will need to find a place that is safe, accessible and has enough space for your participants. You will also need to make sure that you have permission to use the location and conducted a site visit first to ensure all your criteria for the event are met. Our venue is available for hire.
3. Get insurance. Firewalking is a potentially dangerous activity, so it is important to have insurance in place. This will protect you in the event of an accident. Have a look at The Global Firewalking Association. By joining as a member, you can get discounted firewalking event insurance.
4. Recruit participants. The number of participants you need will depend on the size of your event. You will need to recruit participants who are willing to step outside of their comfort zones and experience the power of firewalking.
5. Train your facilitators. The facilitators at your firewalking event will be responsible for guiding the participants through the experience. They should be trained in the safe practices of firewalking and be able to provide emotional support to the participants. Full firewalking instructor training courses are available twice a year with Firewalk UK, visit here for more information.
Organisation on the Day of the Firewalk
If you have done your planning correctly, then organising and running the firewalking event on the day should be straightforward.
1. Set up the event. On the day of the event, you will need to set up the firewalking area and make sure that everything is safe.
2. Welcome the participants. Once the participants arrive, welcome them to the event and give them a brief overview of what to expect. You should also answer any questions they may have.
3. Conduct the firewalk. The firewalk is the main event. The facilitators will guide the participants through the process of walking over the hot coals.
4. Celebrate the participants. Once the participants have completed the firewalk, celebrate their accomplishment. This is a time to reflect on the experience and share stories.
After the Event
Organising and running a firewalking event doesn’t end the moment the last person leaves the venue and you’ve cleared up. You still have two tasks to perform.
1. Follow up with the participants. After the event, follow up with the participants to see how they are doing. Ask them about their experience and what they learned from it.
2. Evaluate the event. Once the event is over, take some time to evaluate what went well and what could be improved. This will help you to plan better events in the future.
Safety
Firewalking is a potentially dangerous activity, so it is important to take safety precautions. Here are some tips:
* Only allow people who are physically and mentally healthy to participate in the firewalk.
* Make sure that the participants are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.
* Provide safety equipment, such as gloves and appropriate tools.
* Have a fire extinguisher on hand in case of an emergency.
* Never allow anyone to walk over the coals if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
**Disclaimer**
Firewalking is a potentially dangerous activity and should only be conducted under the supervision of a trained professional. The information in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.