Fire-starting methods, fire safety rules, and how to properly extinguish a campfire.
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- What are the three basic components needed to start a fire?
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Oxygen, heat, and fuel (the fire triangle)- What is tinder in fire building?
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Very dry material that catches fire easily from a spark or flame- Name three common tinder materials for camping
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Dry leaves, birch bark, dried grass, pine needles, or char cloth- What is kindling in fire building?
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Thin, dry sticks that catch fire from tinder and burn hot enough to ignite larger fuel- What is the typical thickness of kindling?
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About pencil-thin to finger-thin sticks- What is fuel wood in a campfire?
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Larger pieces of wood that burn slowly and provide sustained heat- Describe a teepee fire structure
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Sticks arranged in a cone shape over tinder, with kindling added in a circle- Describe a log cabin fire structure
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Alternating layers of wood stacked in a square or rectangle around the fire's center- Describe a lean-to fire structure
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A long piece of fuel wood supported at an angle over tinder and kindling- Describe a star fire structure
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Logs arranged in a star pattern with their ends pointing toward the center- How far should a campfire be from your tent?
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At least 15 feet away- Why should you build a fire downwind of your tent?
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So smoke and embers blow away from where you are sleeping- What should you clear around a campfire before lighting it?
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All dry grass, leaves, and debris in a circle at least 5 feet wide- What is a fire ring?
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A circle of stones or cleared area that contains a campfire and prevents it from spreading- Is rocky ground safe for building a campfire?
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No, hot rocks can crack or even explode
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