{"id":572,"date":"2022-01-18T21:23:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T21:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondfireblog.com\/?p=572"},"modified":"2022-01-18T21:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T21:23:54","slug":"how-to-safely-build-maintain-and-extinguish-a-campfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bondfireblog.com\/?p=572","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Build, Maintain, and Extinguish a Campfire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Gathering around a campfire is a quintessential part of any camping trip.&nbsp; However, it&#8217;s also one of the most dangerous parts.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/bondfireblog.com\/?p=200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See my post here for more tips on Keeping Kids Safe Around a Fire<\/a>.&nbsp; In this article, I\u2019ll cover how to build, maintain, and properly extinguish a campfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building\">Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Fire safety starts with building a fire in the right environment.  Get your camp and fire set up for success by starting with these tips.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ian-keefe-yPBHXvN3HII-unsplash-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-611 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #1:<\/strong> <strong>Only build in a metal fire ring or stone fire pit.<\/strong>&nbsp; Never light an uncontained fire.&nbsp; That is, never light a fire in the open.&nbsp; Most campgrounds and dispersed camping areas have steel fire pits or stone fire rings at your site.&nbsp; Please build your fire in one of these.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #2:<\/strong> <strong>Build 10&#8242; away from any dry fuels (grass, trees, overhead branches).<\/strong>&nbsp; If you\u2019re building your own fire pit (or even setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outland-Firebowl-863-Portable-Diameter\/dp\/B073SMX1TC\/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=outland+fire+bowl&amp;qid=1642532632&amp;sr=8-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a portable propane fire pit<\/a>) be sure to build it 10&#8242; away from any dry fuels.&nbsp; This includes grass, trees, and overhead branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #3: Store firewood upwind of fire and 10&#8242; away.<\/strong>&nbsp; Winds often change directions quickly.&nbsp; If you don\u2019t want to move your firewood every time it does, just keep it at least 10&#8242; from you fire pit.&nbsp; In all reality, you&#8217;ll want to keep it further back, especially if you\u2019re going to be chopping wood.&nbsp; Fires are gathering places, no need to swing an axe that close to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #4: Don\u2019t bring firewood in, buy locally or use deadfall.<\/strong>&nbsp; This started a few years ago as best I can tell.&nbsp; Land managers don\u2019t want campers bringing firewood from home or from outside the area because you could unknowingly transport harmful pests like mountain pine beetles into a new area.&nbsp; Instead, buy firewood locally, or if allowed, gather deadfall at your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #5:<\/strong> <strong>Gather tinder and kindling.<\/strong>&nbsp; Tinder is small, dry, fuel used to get your fire going.  Dry grasses, moss, or small twigs no thicker than a pencil are ideal.  Kindling is larger, about the thickness of your thumb, and will allow the flame from your kindling to grow larger and larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #6:<\/strong> <strong>Place your tinder at the base of a small teepee<\/strong>.&nbsp; There are several different types of fires you can build.  The most well known is the teepee fire.  Place tinder in a ball in the center of your fire ring then lean the longer pieces of kindling against one another to form a tepee.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Now its time to actually light your fire.&nbsp; You can use a variety of techniques to do this.  For survival experts, there&#8217;s the old fashioned way&#8211;creating embers form friction by rubbing sticks together.  But I&#8217;ve seen enough episodes of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/shows\/alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alone <\/a><\/em>to know this method is both time consuming and potentially unreliable.  I prefer matches or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bushcraft-Survival-Starter-Striker-Starting\/dp\/B08G1XD9F7\/ref=sxin_13_trr_10208174011_2?crid=D7NQDL3JC1L&amp;cv_ct_cx=magnesium+fire+starter&amp;keywords=magnesium+fire+starter&amp;pd_rd_i=B08G1XD9F7&amp;pd_rd_r=a9c36a58-9e72-4d32-8386-89dbb45386f8&amp;pd_rd_w=W0f8g&amp;pd_rd_wg=u8I2C&amp;pf_rd_p=4d8c4287-5cf4-4061-b040-4022cf74abab&amp;pf_rd_r=GDXGZX9A1EGYRZ2HDTPY&amp;qid=1642532448&amp;sprefix=magnesium+fire+starter%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=1-3-5519553e-2baa-451e-af83-b0156e5c6669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a ferro rod<\/a> to get your fire going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #7: Pack some dryer lint from home in case kindling is scarce or wet.<\/strong>&nbsp; Dryer lint is very flammable and will burn for a long time (that\u2019s why its so important to clean your dryer vents at home folks!).&nbsp; You can also pack a cotton ball covered in Vaseline for a long burning base for your fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #8: Apply flame to the base of your teepee.<\/strong>  Heat rises so the flame will spread from the tinder up the kindling easily. Once the kindling lights you can place thicker fuels on top build your fire.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The sun is setting and the family is starting to gather around the magnificent (but safe) fire you&#8217;ve built.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:52% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-610 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kulli-kittus-1t8qju8_9G0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #8:<\/strong> <strong>Build the fire up, then spread it out.<\/strong>&nbsp; Lean medium logs together to form a larger tepee.&nbsp; The larger the teepee, the taller the flames.&nbsp; Keep the flames about 1-1.5 ft tall.&nbsp; If it starts to get too big, spread the fire out within your fire ring.&nbsp; Lay the logs down or push them to the edges.  The thinner the fuel is spread, the lower your flames will get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #9:<\/strong> <strong>Never leave a fire unattended. <\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t ever leave your campsite when a fire is lit.&nbsp; And make sure when its time to leave you\u2019ve extinguished it properly.&nbsp; More on this below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #10:<\/strong> <strong>Don\u2019t use accelerants like gasoline.<\/strong>&nbsp; The fire will very easily leave your fire pit.&nbsp; I\u2019ve seen this happen in person.&nbsp; A friend poured gasoline on a fire (against our advice) and the fire traveled up the stream of gas, right back to the gas container, catching the sleeve of his shirt on fire.&nbsp; He dropped the gas can upright, thankfully, and the fire continued to burn the escaping vapors at the spout.&nbsp; If the gas can had kicked over, it would have been disaster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #11:<\/strong> <strong>Don\u2019t put foreign objects in. <\/strong>&nbsp;I\u2019ve also seen this in person: pinecones tend to pop and explode in fires.&nbsp; Don\u2019t put them in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #12:<\/strong> <strong>Use a fire glove to reposition your logs.<\/strong>&nbsp; Softwoods like pine burn quickly.&nbsp; You don\u2019t want to burn through your entire bundle in the first hour, then have to put your fire out or search the dark woods for more fuel.&nbsp; To increase the longevity of your fuel, reposition the logs occasionally, turn them so they burn evenly, then lay them flat or spread them out.&nbsp; Of course, be careful doing this.&nbsp; Use a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Panacea-15331-Fireplace-Hearth-Gloves\/dp\/B000GRGF60\/ref=sr_1_10?crid=302LTMJWCJOB2&amp;keywords=leather+fire+gloves&amp;qid=1642533032&amp;sprefix=leather+fire+glove%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leather fire glove<\/a> and be careful not to lean over the open flames.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extinguishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always, always, always properly extinguish your fire before leaving your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bondfireblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/saxon-white-xQjuCZhfhjo-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #13:<\/strong> <strong>Spread the coals out to slow the burn.<\/strong>&nbsp; Spreading the coals laterally within your fire ring reduces their ability to hold heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #14:<\/strong> <strong>Pour water on your fire.<\/strong>&nbsp; Be careful, this will cause popping and steam if your fire is still very hot.&nbsp; Pour it all over the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #15:<\/strong> <strong>Stir with the wet coals with a shovel.<\/strong>&nbsp; Again, spreading the coals out will reduce their ability to hold heat.&nbsp; Pouring water on them and stirring them with a shovel will ensure that water contacts and extinguishes the coals from all sides.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rhino-USA-Folding-Survival-Shovel\/dp\/B07BH7C339\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1VD1POT41F0IN&amp;keywords=folding%2Bshovel&amp;qid=1642533122&amp;sprefix=folding%2Bshovel%2Caps%2C117&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A folding shovel<\/a> works well for this and is easy to pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip #16:<\/strong> <strong>Add dirt to suffocate.<\/strong>&nbsp; You can also add dirt to a fire to suffocate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Tip #17: Don\u2019t leave until the coals are cold. <\/strong>&nbsp;So start extinguishing long before you plan to leave!&nbsp; Add more water and stir as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Campfires are great for bringing the whole family together to unwind from a long day of outdoor adventures.  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