Learn how to safely extinguish campfires and outdoor fires, including putting fires out thoroughly, checking for remaining heat and leaving no fire risk behind.
Extinguishing a campfire safely is just as important as lighting and maintaining it. Many fire-related problems happen because people assume a fire is out before it has actually cooled, rush the final checks or use an inappropriate method. For Scouts, learning about common mistakes can help develop good habits and reinforce the idea that responsibility…
Water is often the first thing people think of when they need to extinguish a campfire, but it isn’t the only consideration. The right way to extinguish a fire depends on the type of fire, the location, the fuel being burned and the equipment available. In many ordinary campfire situations, water is an effective way…
A campfire can look finished long before the ashes are actually cool. Ash can contain hot embers that remain capable of causing burns or reigniting nearby material. This makes dealing with ashes an important part of properly finishing a fire activity. For Scouts, understanding hot ashes is a useful way of learning that fire safety…
Putting out a campfire is only the first part of extinguishing it safely. A fire can appear to be out while hot embers and ash remain underneath. These can stay hot for a surprisingly long time and may be capable of reigniting if they are disturbed or exposed to oxygen. Knowing how to recognise when…
Putting Your Fire Out Safely Lighting a fire is an important outdoor skill. Maintaining one is another. But knowing when and how to put it out properly is just as important. A fire that appears to have gone out can still contain extremely hot embers underneath the ash. These can remain hot for a long…
