The ability to start and maintain a fire is a vital component in any survival situation. This class begins with a short lecture period, but will be mostly hands on. Learn numerous ways to build, start, and maintain a fire to use for warmth, security, processing water, and cooking as well as many fire starting methods and fire safety. Topics covered also include:
-The science of fire
-Fire safety
-Fire starting techniques
-Different fire lays and their uses
-The steps to “building” a sustainable fire
-Commercially available fire starting products
-How to make your own tinder and fire-starters