What are the fire prevention techniques that should be followed when you are going camping?

There are a number of fire prevention considerations to put in mind: accommodation fire, campfire and vehicle fire

Pre-trip:

Know fire restriction of the area, especially during high temperature days or summer

a) Campfire:

1. Observe any fire hazard warning and prohibition sign boards – verify locally if possible or required

2. Assess the camping ground to allocate the safest accommodation area and campfire spot (ensure the campfire spot is downwind, away from the tent, vehicle/s and any flammables or combustibles)

3. Clear the ground around the campfire spot of all dry leafs, etc. (they easily catch fire)

4. Place bricks or rocks around the actual campfire spot or dig a pit of approximately 10cm deep (using none conductive material-however this is only recommended if there are no rocks or bricks)

5. Ensure having a bucket or two full of water within two meters of the campfire (this can increase or decrease depending on the size of the campfire). It should be placed downwind and between you and the fire when approaching to extinguish the fire. Some dirt can do the job and a fire extinguisher would be the best, however ensure you cool the fire ash after extinguishing to prevent re-ignite

6. Avoid using kerosene or petrol to start the campfire

7. Once the campfire is going, observe it at all times and keep children and happy adults away

b) Accommodation:

Remember the invisible killer (Carbon Monoxide Gas) therefore, avoid using liquid fueled heaters or lanterns, matches, candles, open flames or a barbeque inside the accommodation. Instead use battery operated flashlights and lanterns.

c) Housekeeping during and after:

1. Do not discard lit cigarettes or matches on the ground or into the surrounding area.

2. Do not discard glass bottles or any broken glass. Contain it and take it with away for a safe disposal out of and away from the camping ground/park/reserve

make sure the fire place is far at least 20m from trees or dry bushes. 

extinguish the fire place with plenty of water and dig it upside one and pour again.

Camping safety

Follow these precautions while camping to reduce the risk of fire:

make sure that caravans and tents are at least six metres apart make sure you know the firefighting arrangements on the camp site and where the nearest telephone is keep a torch handy for emergencies - don’t use a lit candle If you stay in a tent don't use candles in or near a tent - torches are safer keep matches and lighters out of children's reach store flammable liquids and gas cylinders outside the tent and away from children don't use oil-burning appliances in or near a tent keep cooking appliances away from the walls and roof and anywhere they can easily be knocked over - they should not be used in small tents keep your cooking area clear of flammable material, including long grass don’t smoke inside tents have an escape plan and be prepared to cut your way out of your tent if there is a fire make sure everyone knows how to put out a clothing fire If there's a fire fires in tents and caravans spread quickly - get everyone out immediately telephone the fire and rescue service and give the exact location - give a map reference if possible or provide a nearby landmark, such as a farm or pub Countryside safety - wildfires While carefully planned and controlled fires (which usually take place between 1 September to 14 April) can be used by farmers to improve their land for grazing, many wildfires start due to carelessness, for example people discarding lit cigarettes or leaving campfires unattended. Deliberate setting of wildfires is illegal and is a criminal offence. How to reduce the risk of wildfires Follow these tips to reduce the risks of wildfires in the countryside: extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials properly never throw cigarette ends out of car windows – they can ruin whole fields of crops don’t leave bottles or glass in woodlands – sunlight shining through glass can start fires - take them home or put them in a waste or recycling bin only use barbecues in a suitable and safe area and never leave them unattended avoid using open fires in the countryside Permission for outdoor fires A fire in the open can easily get out of control. You should always check with the landowner first whether fires and barbecues are permitted on their land and only light fires in safe, designated areas. Children should always be kept away from an open fire. What to do if you see a fire If you see a fire in the countryside: report it immediately to the Fire and Rescue Service do not try to tackle the fire if it can’t be put out with a bucket of water – leave the area as quickly as possible, and preferably move downhill as a fire will spread more quickly uphill If you see someone setting a fire, report it immediately to the PSNI. Wildfires put lives at risk They can result in tragedy because they: put people in the line of the fire at risk, including people lighting the fire, walking or camping in the local area and those living nearby endanger the firefighters who tackle them put the lives of the local community at risk as dealing with these types of incidents can mean firefighters are diverted from other emergencies Cost of wildfires As well as the large monetary cost spent on fighting wildfires, they can also destroy valuable timber, increase the treatment costs for drinking water and cause farmers to lose livestock and grazing lands. Wildfires make the countryside less attractive and enjoyable for people to visit and can destroy the wildlife living there: nests and the young of birds that nest on the ground are destroyed mammals such as red squirrel lose their forest homes small animals like the common lizard are killed landscapes are scorched and less attractive until they recover peatland can be damaged and that is important as a carbon store to help combat climate change

bring mantel or any clothes that flame resistant and use it to blanked or to exting the fire 

Use your common sense when participating in outdoor activities. Always be prepared for the unexpected. Do not take unnecessary chances. Do not be careless. Think before you act. Be prepared to administer basic first aid and CPR.

• Take a First Aid class and a CPR class – keep current on this information
• Keep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof container
• Keep the contents organized
• Know how to use everything in your first aid kit
• Inspect content often, re-supply as needed
• Keep readily available at all times

You should keep some water and one CO2 cylinder always while going for camping.