Emergency Fire Starting (EFS)

Knowing how to start a fire when the chips are down is one of the most important skills one can "own." One often overlooks the importance of knowing how to start a fire; however, when you need it you really need it. In a disaster or emergency situation, Fire is critical in keeping you warm, purifying your water, cooking food to kill any food borne parasites, alert Search and Rescue to your area, and it provides psychological comfort.

One can never know when or where an emergency situation may take place. You may be a lost hiker or hunter, fell and was injured. Perhaps, the mother of all earthquakes hit and the gas is shutoff

This class is designed to take you through different fire starting procedures ranging from primitive to modern. We will examine fire starting under different conditions and with different mechanisms of fire starting.

The hand-drill
Bow and drill
Egyptian bow and drill
Metal matches (Ferrocerium/flint)
Magnesium fire starters
Single match fire starting
Injury Suppressed fire starting--- How to start a fire while injured
Bottles of water
Credit card size magnifyers
Flashlight Batteries
Parabolic reflectors
chemical based fire starting


We will also discuss proper tinder preparation, proper fire lay setup, fire maintenance and safety.

This class is held in the field, and we will do a walk to collect appropriate materials and discuss the various materials suitable for fire starting. Bring appropriate clothing, water, and a small knife.

Classes run approximately 2-3 hours to include lecture as well as hands-on exercises.

The cost of this class is... $45