Safe use of fires

Safely creating a fire on your own grounds can create a memorable impact to an outdoor learning session.

There is nothing more satisfying then creating your own fire from scratch without using a match. We show you how to prepare a fire, create a safe zone, safe movement around the fire and what the fire triangle is and how important it is.

There are four stages to successfully creating a fire and we go through each stage with practical demonstrations and suggest natural alternatives to shop-bought products.

Finish off with marshmallows, hot apples, pop corn or preparing a hot drink using a Kelly Kettle.

Fire is what makes us human: we tell stories around a fire, cook on it, draw warmth from it, light the darkness and make the wilderness bearable.
Fire is what makes us human: we tell stories around a fire, cook on it, draw warmth from it, light the darkness and make the wilderness bearable.