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Description

Collect fuel, spark flames, and learn how to craft the perfect fire. Don’t forget to safely extinguish it too.

Courtesy of The Scout Association
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/prepare-to-flare/

Resources

Tinder (for example, cotton balls and petroleum jelly)
Kindling (for example, small sticks)
Firewood
Access to water
Matches

Safety: Fires and stoves
Make sure anyone using fires and stoves is doing so safely. Check that the equipment and area are suitable and have plenty of ventilation. Follow the gas safety guidance. Have a safe way to extinguish the fire in an emergency.

Safety: Outdoor activities
You must have permission to use the location. Always check the weather forecast and inform parents and carers of any change in venue.

Safety: Cooking
Teach young people how to use cooking equipment safely. Supervise them appropriately throughout. Make sure it’s safe to use and follow manufacturers’ guidelines for use.

Safety: Food
Check for allergies before you begin. Make sure you have suitable areas for storing and preparing food and avoid cross contamination of different foods.

Instructions

See instructions in PDF file

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Badge Links

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• Survival Skills - Fires