<h2 id="b6fa0fd8-d275-4b46-b827-352d4af07989" data-toc-id="b6fa0fd8-d275-4b46-b827-352d4af07989" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Learning Fire Safely and Professionally with NZ Stunt School</h2>Fire burns are some of the most visually powerful and technically demanding stunts in film and television. When executed correctly, they create unforgettable moments on screen and stand out immediately on a professional stunt reel.At <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/">NZ Stunt School</a>, we teach fire burns the professional way: safety first, progression always. Our programs are led by Dayna Pomare Pai, stunt coordinator, and her experienced fire safety team.<blockquote>⚠️ Important Safety Notice Fire burns are extremely dangerous and must never be attempted without professional supervision, certified equipment, and a trained fire safety team. Do not attempt to reproduce any fire techniques at home.</blockquote><h2 id="be353d5c-5428-4dcc-a383-f0ebe170a08e" data-toc-id="be353d5c-5428-4dcc-a383-f0ebe170a08e" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Fire Burns for Film: Why Safety Comes First</h2>Fire burns are not about being fearless, they are about control, preparation, professionalism and discipline.Before any performer is set on fire, they must understand:<ul><li>How fire behaves on a film or TV set</li><li>How burn duration is controlled</li><li>How safety systems protect the performer</li><li>How emergency response is handled</li></ul>This is why professional fire training always begins with fire safety education.<h2 id="ee835956-bfb8-442b-a148-8e01a82f4833" data-toc-id="ee835956-bfb8-442b-a148-8e01a82f4833" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Start with Intro to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/event/intro-to-fire-burns-safety-feb-26/4992/">Fire Burns Safety</a></h2>Students can now join NZ Stunt School for an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/event/intro-to-fire-burns-safety-feb-26/4992/">Intro to Fire Burns Safety</a> course before signing up for any live fire burns.This course is designed to teach:<ul><li>Fire theory for film and television</li><li>Fuel types and controlled burn limits</li><li>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</li><li>Professional fire set protocols</li><li>Fire burn preparation and ignition process</li><li>Fire extinguishers and emergency response</li><li>Assisting the Safety Team with performer’s preparations</li></ul>It is the safest and most responsible way to begin fire training.<h2 id="9dabb802-e4ed-483b-b2a9-5e1e33ba7bbf" data-toc-id="9dabb802-e4ed-483b-b2a9-5e1e33ba7bbf" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Training to Be Set on Fire – The Professional Way</h2>After completing safety training, students may progress into live fire burns workshops, where all fire burns are executed under strict professional supervision.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/?tab=event&amp;category=2">Fire burns training at NZ Stunt School includes:</a><ol><li>Partial fire burns</li><li>Full body fire burns</li><li>Partial and full fire burn combinations</li><li>Advanced full body fire burns on air rams</li></ol>Each stage follows a mandatory progression system to ensure safety and professional standards.<h4 id="0a22d874-c434-466a-be6e-17120489874e" data-toc-id="0a22d874-c434-466a-be6e-17120489874e" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/?tab=event&amp;category=2">Check our upcoming Fire Burns Course and Workshops</a></h4><h2 id="c1bcd4a7-8e3a-473f-99bb-3a3d0d3ce3bf" data-toc-id="c1bcd4a7-8e3a-473f-99bb-3a3d0d3ce3bf" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Fire Burns and Your Stunt Reel</h2>Fire burns can provide high-impact, cinematic footage for your stunt reel. Because of the risk involved, only a limited number of academies worldwide offer legitimate fire burns training.Training fire burns demonstrates:<ul><li>Advanced stunt skill level</li><li>Professional discipline and safety awareness</li><li>Ability to work in high-risk environments</li><li>Readiness for complex film and TV stunt work</li></ul>Footage captured during our workshops reflects real set conditions and professional execution. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/?tab=digital_product">Ideal workshop to improve your stunt reel.</a><h2 id="2a5a92b2-dc6d-4ea3-9ee5-e36b7c998320" data-toc-id="2a5a92b2-dc6d-4ea3-9ee5-e36b7c998320" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Limited, Professional Training Opportunities</h2>Fire burns are not widely taught due to the high safety requirements. NZ Stunt School offers one of the few structured pathways where students can learn fire burns safely and professionally.Every burn is:<ul><li>Planned and rehearsed</li><li>Executed by professionals</li><li>Supported by a dedicated fire safety team</li><li>Filmed under controlled conditions</li></ul><h2 id="a1e021fb-21b9-4ced-a506-902eb5eb35ff" data-toc-id="a1e021fb-21b9-4ced-a506-902eb5eb35ff" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Start with Safety. Progress with Confidence.</h2>If fire burns for film and television are part of your stunt goals, your first step is safety education.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/?tab=event&amp;category=2">You can now join NZ Stunt School for an Intro to Fire Burns Safety course before committing to live fire burns.</a> From there, students progress safely into one of the most impressive and respected stunt disciplines in the industry. Want to join NZSS, start with our FFC entry-level stunt workshop<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-training-pathway/">. Online or in-Person. </a>Start Anytime, Anywhere

Learn fire burns for film & television at NZ Stunt School. Start with fire safety training, progress to professional fire burns, and build real stunt reel footage safely.

Fire Burns in Film & Television: Professional Stunt Training & Safety at NZ Stunt School

Fire Burns in Film & Television

Learning Fire Safely and Professionally with NZ Stunt School

Fire Burns for Film: Why Safety Comes First

Training to Be Set on Fire – The Professional Way

Check our upcoming Fire Burns Course and Workshops

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Start with Safety. Progress with Confidence.

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Fire Burns in Film & Television

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