The Alchemy Public Works Team (APW) oversees all infrastructure needs before and during the event. APW works with all other teams as well as the Event Lead Team to identify and procure needed materials. Additionally, they are responsible for building or organizing the building of all structures (except the Effigy and Temple) and setting up other infrastructure items on­site, as well as overseeing the physical inventory and maintenance of all Flashpoint Artists Initiative's owned items.  APW needs strong, dedicated volunteers (Timmies) to accomplish a great number of general and skilled labor tasks before and during the Burn.

Volunteer with APW and get your very own Timmy Tag! We work hard, but we have a lot of fun doing it.

PUBLIC WORKS (APW) Lead Responsibilities

  • Develop a clear plan and budget for all needed items based on current inventory and additional identified items.

  • Organize and complete a pre-event inventory of on-site and off-site materials before final team budgets are due.

  • Assist in development and implementation of transportation plans for all materials that need to be taken onsite.

  • Working with teams to identify material, equipment and other needs so that timely orders can be placed.

  • Develop a plan for all contingencies during the event - firewood, fuel, etc.

  • Organize an on-site work-weekend (9/26-28) and execute to ensure all builds are complete by the time gates open on 10-2. This includes a plan for construction and volunteer needs.

  • Attend the full event, including the pre-event work weekend.

  • Develop and implement a plan for managing and checking in/out team resources such as golf carts, radios, etc.

  • At the close of the event, meeting with the Teardown team to hand over a list of infrastructure items left on site (and their locations).

  • Collaborate with Teardown team to update the final inventory of assets.