Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video you will learn to light a fire. The video covers hazards to think about when lighting a fire, how to build a fire and how to extinguish the fire before leaving or going to bed.

FIND OUT MORE: mountainsafety.org.nz/resources/toolbox/cooking-and-fires

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Find out how to build a mound fire here: lnt.org/learn/principle-5

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Produced by New Zealand Mountain Safety Council 2017 with quitenicefilms.co.nz

Series made with support and collaboration from,

Duke Of Edinburgh's Hillary Award | Education Outdoors NZ | Scouts NZ | Girl Guiding NZ | Boys Brigade/ICONZ | Girls Brigade | Christian Camping NZ | Department of Conservation | MetService | Leave No Trace | NZ Recreation Association | NZOIA 

Prepare for your next adventure and make it home - mountainsafety.org.nz