Firewood
What do you call wood smaller than your pinky?
Tinder
Where is the only place you should build a fire?
A fire pit
What are the three basic tools we discussed today?
Ax, hatchet, saw
Before using a knife, what should you always do before hand?
Safety circle/ blood circle
Who is our outdoor ethics guide?
Wyatt Snyder
What do you call firewood slightly bigger than your thumb?
Kindling
What should you clear from the fire pit before starting a fire?
Debris, leftovers from previous fire
True or False: Bow saws only cut on the pull stroke.
False
What should be set up before any tools are used?
An axe yard
What point of the scout law relates to outdoor ethics?
Clean
What are the four points of the fire tetrahedron?
Fuel, oxygen, heat, a chemical/chain reaction
What needs to be kept near a fire at all times in case of emergency?
Water bucket or fire extinguisher
Before splitting firewood, what should be placed under the log?
A chopping block
What two things should be worn while using safety tools?
Safety glasses and gloves
Where’s the only place you should get firewood?
From the ground, not from any living trees
What are the 3 basic fire structures/styles?
Log cabin, teepee, lean-to
How many people should be in the fire pit at any time?
1 person
What 2 things are used to sharpen tools?
A metal file or a whetstone
How many people are allowed in an axe yard at once?
One per each corner
What does the outdoor code say about fires?
Be careful with fires
What kind of wood should you never burn in a fire?
Pressure treated wood
Should you use gasoline to start a fire?
No
What tool is used with a sledgehammer to split wood?
A splitting wedge
How far around you should be clear before you use an axe?
5 feet
What point of leave no trace talks about fire?
5th (minimize campfire impact)