Clean the surrounding area of any flammable material and watch for overhanging trees
A source of a flame, a spark, or other heat source. Start with a material that is easy to burn as grass, twigs, and other materials listed under tinder and kindling
Build a fire step by step, taking all the factors listed below into account, and you will succeed on your first try. Do not build a fire that is too large as it will be too hot to use for cooking and consume much fuel
Tinder – Use to start a fire when no flame or matches are available
Kindling – Small sticks and leaves will catch fire from the tinder or a match that are placed in a teepee fashion. Leave one side open for tinder and or match
Wood fuel – Wood is gradually added, not too much to smother the fire. The first pieces should be finger thin and then when the fire is hot enough, add larger pieces.
Fire burning to coals and ashes – Once the fire is at the coal stage, it can be used for cooking, as the as the heat will be fairly constant. Two stones or greenwood supports can be added to each side of the fire to support a pan.
