Fire has shaped the course of human history. People are drawn to the flames. Fire is the bringer of light, and the bringer of darkness, and must be respected. You are drawn here because you are drawn to the fire. Here, we honor the fire, but we also respect its beauty and its chaotic, destructive nature.

Fire Safety, aka FAST, is here to help you experience the fire as safely as possible.

Fires Out of Place
No fire of any kind will be allowed in the woods.

Fires must be attended and in containers that prevent damage to the ground, such as burn barrels (raised on blocks)or fire bowls. No ground fires are allowed. For the safety of all participants, any unattended fires will be extinguished.

Do not bring open flame torches, such as tiki torches, to use as path lights or around your camp.

Notify Rangers or Fire Safety members of unattended fires if unable to extinguish yourself.

Perimeter/Art Burns

We respect the fire by honoring the perimeters at art burns, such as Effigy or Temple. The perimeter is held by volunteers who are giving up their chance to watch the fire, in order to help keep you safe. Honor the perimeter and the volunteers holding it for you. If you attempt to breach this perimeter, you may become injured and/or you may be removed from the event.

Fire Performance

Fire performance must happen ONLY in the main, open field, or in designated areas in the water. Performances can only take place in FAST approved fire circles in theme camps. There is no fire spinning in open camping! Fire performers must be sober, have a safety spotter, and wear fire performance appropriate attire. All fuel used must be stored CLOSED, and at a safe distance away from any fire performance. Fire performers must spin off using a spin off bucket or other similar method to abide by LNT for safety of both observers and the land.

Fire Art Registration

Pre-register all fire art with the Fire Safety Team and you may be requested to provide additional details of your project to: fast@tothemoonburn.com. The Fire Safety Team will perform inspections of all fire art. No fire art may be used until inspections have been done and the Fire Safety Team gives you your permit. Registration closes May 31!

Fire Safety Team (FAST)

If you would like to participate with To the Moon’s Fire Safety Team, contact fast@tothemoonburn.com. The Fire Safety Team has three departments: a) the burn down team, which handles all art burns; b) fire art team, which handles fire art inspections and permits; and c) dirt patrols, which handle wandering the burn to ensure that people are spinning safely, and that there are no ground fires, etc