How to Effectively Extinguish a Campfire

Located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, Andrew Schry has spent more than three decades with Culligan Water in Ellwood City. As president of Culligan Water, he oversees all business segments, ranging from human resources to accounting and payroll. When he is not driving sales and business operations at Culligan Water, Andrew “Andy” Schry enjoys staying physically active through cycling and camping.

There are several important aspects of fire safety while camping, such as never starting a fire under or near low-hanging branches. However, the most effective and vigilante fire safety practices can be wasted if a group fails to put the fire out before departing the campsite.

Individuals should completely douse the fire with water, including any stones or channels used to ring the fire. After the water has been poured, campers should use a stick to mix up the ashes and expose any embers or heated branches. Stirring embers can release excess heat, but adding more water to these areas is advisable.

After a period of time, individuals should carefully use their hands to test embers and rocks. At this point, any object involved in the fire should be cold to the touch. Even a slightly warm ember can heat a nearby leaf, which catches fire and quickly spreads to the surrounding brush and trees. Campers must be careful not to burn themselves but should remember that if anything is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave the site.

After taking a final look around the area to ensure no sparks or stray embers have blown away from the main fire, campers can complete the process by making one final pass over the site with a bucket of water.

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