Campfire Materials
Campfire Laying
Lighting Fires
Extinguishing Fires
First Aid for Burns
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What types of materials are in this picture?
Photo by Sean Fagan. (https://www.pioneerbushcraft.org/nature-articles/bushcraft-articles/bushcraft-fire-skills-the-tinder-walk/)
Tinder
100
What type of campfire structure is good for long-lasting fires?
Log cabin
100
How far away should you place tents from a campfire?
At least 15 feet away
100
When do you stop adding water when dousing a fire?
When the embers stop hissing and spitting
100
What type of burn is in this picture?
Uncredited photo. (https://mydocurgentcare.com/first-degree-burn/)
First degree burn
200
What type of material is in this picture?
Photo by Sean Fagan. (https://www.pioneerbushcraft.org/fire-skills-carrying-kindling/)
Kindling
200
What structure protects a campfire from breezes and slight winds?
Lean to structure
200
What are the three elements of fire that are commonly called the "fire triangle"?
Oxygen, Heat, and Fuel
200
Why would you stir campfire embers after dowsing them with water?
To make sure the embers are extinguished
200
What type of burn is in this picture?
Photo by Yunaerith (https://mydocurgentcare.com/first-degree-burn/)
Second degree burn
300
What type of material is in this picture?
Photo by Marius Graf. (https://www.wisegeek.net/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-wood-burning-water-heater.htm)
Fuel
300
Why are teepee structures good for cooking fires?
They light quickly and provide even heat distribution
300
What type of liquid accelerant is safe for fire starting?
Lighter fluid
300
How does sand put out a campfire?
Sand smothers campfire materials and prevents air from feeding the fire
300
What is the first step in treating minor burns?
Cool the burn
400
Why are Fritos corn chips good material for tinder?
They have corn, vegetable oil, and salt, which allow give them long burn times.
400
What structure can you use to limit the amount of smoke coming from a fire?
Dakota hole
400
Where can you find information about burn bans?
From county websites
400
Why is using water better than using sand to put out a fire?
Sand might insulate embers and allow them to burn longer
400
When should you try to remove jewelry from a burn victim?
After cooling the affected area
500
Why should you use campfire materials found in the campground?
Bringing in campfire materials might introduce invasive species or disease
500
Why do you want to avoid dense campfire structures?
Dense campfire structures limit the amount of air and make it harder to start a fire
500
Where is the preferred place to build a campfire?
In an established campfire ring
500
How do layers of ash affect a dying campfire?
Ash insulates the coals and keeps the coals burning longer
500
How do you cover a minor burn?
Loosely cover the burn with sterile gauze bandages