Definitions
the visible portion of a fire
Flame
How do you put out a fire without water
- spread sticks and coals
- scrap burning embers
- cover with dirt
- check the fire is out
dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used for lighting a fire or a popular dating app
Tinder
What bug flies around and bites you, leaving an itchy red dot?
mosquito
this simple fire safety technique may save you from further injury or more serious burns
Stop, Drop and Roll
a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
Ember
When should you extinguish your campfire?
-When going to bed.
-When moving campsites.
-When leaving camp/or plan to be leaving fire unattended.
-When weather changes (winds pick up).
Size
easily combustible small sticks or twigs used for starting a fire
Kindling
What type of bird has a red chest?
cardinal
Cooling a burn with this liquid of life for 3-5 minutes is the best initial treatment of a burn
Water
a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance
Smoke
Is the use of lighter fluid a good idea?
No, because it increases the probability of spreading a fire quickly.
a substance that should not replace wood or coal as a source of fuel for a fire
Gasoline
Name 4 animals that you might see camping.
Deer, moose, bear, frogs, birds, etc.
these burns do not form a blister and generally heal in three to six days without any scarring
Superficial burns (first degree)
a black powdery or flaky substance that can be just as harmful to the human body as fire itself
Explain the necessary steps to determine if a fire is completely out or not ?
-Hold hand over ashes to feel for heat coming out.
-Look for glowing coals.
This fire shape can burn for a long time and can be useful if you want to keep your campfire burning all night long. it can also be used for cooking.
Star Fire
What is a small animal that has a large bushy tail?
squirrel
These burns involving the top two layers of the skin form blisters, are very painful and may seep fluid
Partial thickness (second degree)
a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock with a high amount of carbon
Coal
the minimum distance from any structure you must be for building a campfire
25 Feet
One of the easiest fires to make and can be ideal if you are short on time or don't have access to a lot of firewood.
Teepee Campfire
This animal is quite large, will come to your campsite looking for food, and eats mostly fish and berries.
bear
this type of burn may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons
Full thickness (third degree)