Task · part of 8. Fire Safety at Camp
8(c). Flint and steel or a ferro rod: spark to flame, then extinguish
Required
Explain and demonstrate making sparks and catching a spark to create a flame. Extinguish it safely using one of the principles of the fire tetrahedron.
Where this step comes from
- Fire Safety Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-05-05), Requirement 8(c) · Asks you to extinguish the flame "using one of the principles of the fire tetrahedron".