Fire is one of the most essential outdoor skills—providing warmth, light, comfort, and a way to cook and purify water. In this hands-on Basic Fire Building class, you’ll learn how to safely build, manage, and extinguish fires using both traditional and modern methods.
This course is designed for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will learn how to identify and gather natural tinder, kindling, and fuel; build effective fire lays for different conditions; and safely light a fire using tools such as matches, ferro rods, and lighters. We’ll also cover fire safety, Leave No Trace principles, and how to properly extinguish and conceal a fire site.
By the end of the class, participants will have the confidence and knowledge to build a dependable fire in a variety of outdoor settings.
Topics Covered:
Fire safety and responsibility
Tinder, kindling, and fuel selection
Common fire lays and their uses
Ignition methods and fire-starting tools
Fire management and maintenance
Proper extinguishing and site cleanup
Who This Class Is For:
Beginners to outdoor skills
Campers, hikers, and aspiring adventurers
Anyone wanting to build confidence with fire in the outdoors
No prior experience required.
Fire is one of the most essential outdoor skills—providing warmth, light, comfort, and a way to cook and purify water. In this hands-on Basic Fire Building class, you’ll learn how to safely build, manage, and extinguish fires using both traditional and modern methods.
This course is designed for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will learn how to identify and gather natural tinder, kindling, and fuel; build effective fire lays for different conditions; and safely light a fire using tools such as matches, ferro rods, and lighters. We’ll also cover fire safety, Leave No Trace principles, and how to properly extinguish and conceal a fire site.
By the end of the class, participants will have the confidence and knowledge to build a dependable fire in a variety of outdoor settings.
Topics Covered:
Fire safety and responsibility
Tinder, kindling, and fuel selection
Common fire lays and their uses
Ignition methods and fire-starting tools
Fire management and maintenance
Proper extinguishing and site cleanup
Who This Class Is For:
Beginners to outdoor skills
Campers, hikers, and aspiring adventurers
Anyone wanting to build confidence with fire in the outdoors
No prior experience required.