Fire

Most fires are built to meet specific needs or uses, either heat, light, or preparing food and water. The following configurations are the most commonly used for fires and serve one or more needs Tepee  The Tepee Fire can be used as a light source and has a concentrated heat point directly above the apex of the tepee which is ideal for boiling water. To build a … [Read more...] about Fire Lays

The location of a fire should be carefully selected. Locate and prepare the fire carefully. Building a Platform for a Fire Site After a site is located, twigs, moss, grass, or duff should be cleaned away and scraped to bare soil if possible. If the fire must be built on snow, ice, or wet ground, you should build a platform of green logs or rocks. Beware of wet or porous … [Read more...] about Fire Site Preparation

The fuels used in building a fire normally fall into three categories relating to their size and flash point: tinder, kindling, and fuel. Tinder Tinder is any type of small material having a low flash point. It is easily ignited with a minimum of heat, such as from a spark. Tinder must be arranged to allow air (oxygen) between the hair-like, bone-dry fibers. The … [Read more...] about Three Categories of Fuels Used for Firecraft

Fire is used for warmth, light, drying clothes, signaling, making tools, cooking, and water purification. When using fire for warmth, the body uses fewer calories for heat and consequently requires less food. Having a fire to sit by can also be used as a morale booster. Also, smoke from a fire can be used to discourage insects. Fire serves many needs such as providing a … [Read more...] about FIRECRAFT