Wildfire Prevention Conducting School Programs Guide - National ...

Question:
Answer:
What are good and bad aspects of these fires?
Good - gets rid of dead leaves and weeds. Also the ashes can be
used to help gardens and flowers grow.
Bad - none, as long as fire doesn't get big, out of control or the
smoke bothers others.
2. Prop showing campfire near tents in a camping area
Question:
Answer:
What precautions should be or have been taken to safely use the
campfire?
The campfire area should be cleared of grass, twigs and branches.
Keep it small. Fires should be contained in a pit about two feet by
two feet in size and the pit should be lined with rocks and bare dirt
(or concrete in some developed campsites).
Keep it away from tents. Fires should never be built near tents or
other things that can catch on fire. Remember, sparks may fly out
of the fire and travel several feet.
Have a shovel and water handy. Always keep some water and a
shovel nearby so that if the fire does start to escape from the fire
pit, you can put it out.
40 – Narrative & Props CONDUCTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS –GUIDE