Ohio Burn Unit
The Midwest's "Hottest" Show
.Ohio Burn Unit is troupe of performance artists specializing in making every event the hottest in town. All of their shows revolve around the central theme of fire and flame, adding that extra spice to every exhibition that they are a part of. The group includes fire breathers, dancers, stilt walkers, and spinners. Ohio Burn Unit can cater to the needs of any venue or theme necessary, and can provide anywhere from two to six professional performers.
The Ohio Burn Unit is dedicated to safe, unique presentations of ornate skill. With the many different combinations of routines and performances that they offer, they are sure to turn heads everywhere they perform. The promotional video will provide a feel for the sort performance sets that we specialize in.
Safety
Any use of fire in a performance adds a certain amount of danger. This is part of the appeal, but there are things that any performer can do to minimize that risk. This section deals with some of those basic steps that we take to ensure the safety of the performers, your audience, and your venue.
Performer Safety
All of the performers are well practiced in their art. However, accidents can happen. All of our costumes are made from cotton or duvatine, a fire-resistant material used by many thatrical groups. Synthetic blends are never used, because burns are made much worse when plastic melts into the skin. While graphic, it's important that any performer realizes this important safety step: never use synthetic blends in costumes.
All of the members are trained not only as performers, but as safeties. A safety is someone who is constantly on watch for any dangerous situations during a spin. Their duties include keeping the performer and audience safe. If any fuel ignites on the performer, they will draw the performer's attention to the problem, or in more extreme situations extinguish the problem. Further, they are in charge of the "out towels", thick, fire resistant cloth that we use to extinguish tools that may burn too long. Finally, in the event of an open venue, safeties also make sure that the crowd is a safe distance from performers.
Insurance and Permit Information
The troupe is covered through Clowns of the US. The policy's limits of coverage meets the requirements of the entertainment industry for the fairs, festivals, parades and most venues ($2,000,000). In addition, some states require a fire permit from the local fire department if any performance is to be done on public land. Privatly owned land is usually excluded from this requirement.