1. Place a checkmark on the line to show the rules you should follow to be safe around a fire.
stay at least 3 big steps away from the fire
don’t put anything but wood and paper wrappings on the fire
keep anything like your clothes away from the fire
make sure the fire is put out with lots of water
don’t have a fire if it’s windy out
never leave a fire unattended
have a container of water near the fire
2. Place a checkmark on the line to show 3 things you should do before you start the fire.
go for a swim
make sure there are no fire bans in the area
collect the dry dead wood for your fire from the ground only
clear a 3 metres (10 feet) area of any twigs or other things that could catch on fire
have a water supply ready near the fire before you light it to douse it quickly if needed
3. Describe the 3 kinds of wood fuel used for a fire.
4. Why should an adult always carry matches in a watertight container and/or a lighter when on a hike or camping?
5. What 3 safety words should you remember so you know what to do if a campfire spark gets on your clothing?
Answers:
Question 1: Check all except “don’t put anything but wood and paper wrappings on the fire”.
Question 2: Check all except for “go for a swim”.
Question 3: 3 Kinds of Fuel: Tinder is twigs, dried brush; kindling is small pieces of dead and dry wood that will burn quickly; fuel is the logs or larger dry dead wood that will burn longer.
Question 4: Carrying matches in a watertight container and/or a lighter is an important measure so they always have a way of sparking the fire.
Question 5: “Stop, Drop and Roll”.