Common Questions

We know you’ll have plenty questions.

On this page are a few common questions we get asked (in particular about firewalking).

Please remember you can contact us at at time, feel free to ask, no question is too small.

Q: Will I burn my feet?

“Firewalking is an extremely empowering experience and it DOES carry an inherent risk, like everything else in life.

Only you can decide if the achievement of walking across the coals outweighs the risk.

At all our activities your safety is always our first priority.

It’s our intention that you, your group or volunteers walk across the coals safely.

To make sure that happens, we carry out a series of tasks such as: risk assessments, making sure the venue is suitable, choosing the correct woods, building the fire in the safest way, raking coals, removing coals that are unsafe to walk on, measuring the temperature, all the steps to ensure that it’s a positive experience.

There are some horror stories of firewalks that have gone wrong.

Which is why (even if it’s not us) choose a company that knows what the hell they are doing. When you speak to a company ask them about safety. If they say ‘it’s perfectly safe’ or ‘you won’t get burnt if you choose not to’ run, just run.

Some people receive, what others call ‘hot spots’ or ‘kisses’. Have you ever burnt you’re finger, does it feel like a kiss? There you go then. We don’t even want you to get kissed.”

Q: Will I Get Any Training?

“All our activities include a period of training. There is no prior experience needed however we need to give you all the information and tools so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want to take part.

What does that mean? Before you walk you’ll take part in a seminar. On our firewalks these are upbeat, fun, focused on teaching you what not to do and what to safely do, and we tie it all into ‘real life’.

Q: Will I be hypnotised at the seminar?

“No. Absolutely not.

You’re operating of your own freewill. You will make a concious choice to participate (or not) at all our events: nobody will be coerced, bullied or forced into walking.

All the events and activities are different. They all require a different approach. For example the firewalk you’ll take part in a pre-walk seminar: this seminar is upbeat and fun, to get you in the ‘right state’ for walking: confident, focused, full of energy and ready to commit to taking the first step.”

Q: How long is the firewalk?

“12 – 15 ft, that’s around 5 to 6 steps.”

Q: And the glasswalk?

“The same.”

Q: Can children walk?

“At our events we ask participants to be 17 years old. Children are more than welcome to come and spectate and to take part in all the other activities. This is changing in Spring 2012, when walks for 14 – 19 years olds will be added to our services. But young people will be interviewed and all permission has had to be obtained.”

Q: How hot is the fire?

“We take a temperature reading and when it’s around 1200 degrees fareneheit it’s ready for being walked on. The fire is hotter in some parts, than it is in others.”

Q: What happens if it rains?

“For the firewalk? We reserve the right to cancel an event if we feel it unsafe.

Rain alone will not cancel an event, however wind speed does matter. Why? Air can heat a fire, as much as cool it. It also can blow hot coals around increasing the risk of a ‘kiss’!

All other activities are not affected.

If we ever had to cancel, we would rearrange another day with you at no cost.”

Q: Can I have a stiff drink before?

“No. If you or any other participant had been consuming alcohol (or we suspect you have) or any other substance that will affect your ability to make an informed choice, we not permit you to walk. After the event, as much as you want. Hey, it’s for your own safety! We take more risks when we are under the influence, we don’t want you take any with us.”

Q: What if I decided not to walk?

“That is 100% perfectly okay. Seriously, not a problem. Nobody will ever be forced or coerced into walking or carrying out any of the activities on our site. You will gain just as much from spectating.”

Q: How Do I Arrange a Charity Walk?

“The first thing to do is complete our contact form. Tell us what you need, the dates you are looking at, your charity, goals etc. When you send this, you’ll receive (automatically) our charity booklet. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible”

Disclaimer

“As with everything in life, the firewalk and other activities carry an inherent risk. DO NOT try any of them unless you are under guidance of a qualified and certified instructor.

All participants on any of our workshops, events and seminars participate voluntary, of their own freewill and entirely at their own risk. 

Each event will include the signing of a voluntary waiver.

You understand that no assurance guaranteeing your safety is being made, and you agree to hold fire-walk.com, venue hosts, sponsors, directors, event organisers and any will associated with completely harmless of all liability if you decide to participate in an event.”

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