Camping season would normally start out dry and hot, which should remind us all that we all need to be careful and pay special attention to the campfires that we will build. Boy Scouts are given training on how to make their Boy Scout campfire rings manageable and safe no matter how well constructed the campgrounds are.

Fire safety precautions are necessary to avoid damages not only to property but also as to not to inflict injury to anyone. There are many fire protection tips aside from bringing in your handy powder fire extinguisher that should be followed during campfire building.

Area Clearance

Before starting a fire, it is important that somebody should clear the area surrounding the fire ring. Around 5 feet to 6 feet is enough to ensure that no sparks or leaping fires can accidentally cause a ground fire. Make sure that you clear up down to the very soil, as there might be inflammable things hidden beneath the surface such as debris and other dried leaves.

Wood Supply Away From the Fire

Most people, boy scouts or not, often make the mistake of piling up wood supply very near the camp ring. No matter how attentive you might be, the wind is very shifty especially on some mountainous area and since there is no way to control the wind, make sure they are not near the Boy Scout campfire pit.

Fire Extinguisher, Bucketful of Water and a Shovel

Any type of campfire, may it be just a regular one for melting marshmallow and keeping warm while singing Boy Scout tunes around it, accidents can still happen. For this reason, a bucketful of water may come very useful as the first thing you can throw to stop the fire from getting bigger. You can also use the shovel to place dirt on the fire if there is a need to stop the fire quickly. However, just to be always on the safe side, having around a powder fire extinguisher will immediately extinguish the fire effectively.

Do not leave the fire unattended

Every single scout would know that no Boy Scout campfire should be left unattended. When you are finished with the campfire activity, make sure you doused the fire with a combination of water and some dirt. Check the coals if there are remaining embers and keep on pouring water with dirt until the fire totally dies out. It would be better if you feel them with your bare hands to make sure that no heat is emanating from the ashes. Clean it up afterwards so that the fire pit is ready and available for the next user.

You must have heard of bushfires and its devastating effect. You can all do your part from making sure it does not happen on you watch. Therefore, whether you are at home, on the road or camping on a forested area, a powder fire extinguisher will always be a practical way of keeping you and your family protected from fire.