Fire Skills & Management

A day dedicated purely to understanding building various Fire lighting equipment and good fire management.

Skills covered:

Identifying and choosing the correct materials
Building a bow drill kit
Bow drill technique 
Making charcloth/ charred wood
Plants and Fungi for fire
Fire safety and location
Fire lays for different weather conditions and as a tool

Course Overview

This immersive one-day course takes you on a journey through the essential skills of creating fire in the wilderness. Participants will start by learning to identify and select the most effective materials for fire-building, a critical skill in any survival situation. Under expert guidance, you’ll build your own bow drill kit and gain hands-on experience in the traditional bow drill technique—an invaluable method for fire-making without modern tools. You’ll also create charcloth and charred wood, essential components for catching and nurturing a spark. Delve into the natural world as you explore local plants and fungi that serve as natural tinder sources. The course covers fire safety, helping you choose ideal locations and laying fires suited for various weather conditions. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create, control, and utilise fire safely as a versatile tool in the outdoors. This course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, wilderness guides, or anyone keen to deepen their bushcraft skills.

Price: £80pp