When the auspicious hour arrived, the staff first sprinkled a layer of salt to lower the temperature of the coals. Then the temple's high priest, Li Chi-chang, was the first to run over the fire dragon, followed by barefoot teenage mediums, the palanquin, and the temple faithful. After being cleansed by the coal fire, people obtained peace and the god increased its power.
吉時一到，灑下一層鹽巴降溫，在保安宮道長李繼昌開道下，赤腳的乩童、神轎與民眾陸續跑過火龍，在炭火的淨身之下，人得平安、神添威靈。