Description
Led by Survivalist Ireland, Ireland’s top survival experts, this intensive masterclass dives deep into the essential role of fire as a survival tool. Covering a broad range of fire-starting methods, safety protocols, and crucial first aid for fire-related injuries, this course is suitable for all skill levels and ages (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent). Enhance your fire-making abilities and learn to safely create and manage fire in any wilderness setting.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Start time: 10 am.
Outline
1. Introduction (30 minutes)
- Welcome and course overview
- The critical role of fire in survival situations
- Historical perspectives on fire-making techniques
2. Fire Safety (30 minutes)
- Core fire safety principles
- Choosing safe locations for fires
- Effective fire extinguishing methods
3. Fire-Related Injuries (30 minutes)
- Identifying different types of fire injuries
- First aid for burns: treatment and prevention
- Managing bleeds caused by fire incidents
- Quick response techniques and essential first aid supplies
4. Basic Fire-Making Techniques (1 hour)
- Identifying and preparing tinder
- Selecting and gathering the right firewood
- Building different types of fire lays (teepee, lean-to, log cabin)
5. Advanced Fire-Making Techniques (1 hour)
- Utilizing modern fire-starting tools (matches, lighters, fire steels)
- Mastering primitive methods (friction fire, flint and steel)
- Strategies for fire-making in adverse conditions (wet weather, wind)
6. Fire Maintenance and Management (30 minutes)
- Efficient fire-keeping practices
- Fuel management and fire size control
- Understanding the stages of a fire
7. Cooking Over an Open Fire (1 hour)
- Preparing your fire for cooking
- Basic outdoor cooking techniques (skewering, foil packets, Dutch oven)
- Ensuring safe food handling and hygiene
8. Practical Session and Q&A (30 minutes)
- Hands-on fire-making and cooking practice
- Personalized tips and troubleshooting
- Q&A session with expert instructors
Refund policy
- Cancellation on the part of the attendee:
- Within less that 7 days from the date of the course: no refund
- 7 days or more from to the date of the course: 50% refund
- Course will take place with a minimum of 6 participants; it the quorum is not reached there will be a full refund.
