FIRECRAFT
Fire is one of the most useful survival capabilities you can build. Learn how to prepare tinder, select fuel, start and maintain a fire, use it safely, and rely on it for warmth, cooking, signaling, and emergency water treatment.
START WITH THE BASICS
BUILD THE CAPABILITY
Knowing how fire works is only the beginning. Practice multiple ignition methods, learn how conditions affect fire building, and prove that you can create and manage a safe fire when circumstances are less than ideal.
Put it into practice
Use this planning check to review what you have and choose one improvement.