[MR] Disposal of burning ash

[Stefan li Rous]

Kateryn Rous said:
<<< 'Common sense' implies a unified experience base. Clearly, that's  
not the case. (I knew people in college who had never operated a  
washing machine or a vacuum cleaner before and had no idea what to do,  
but I digress.) Not surprising to me, considering that so many  
Americans basically live indoors. Anyway, it's probably good practice  
for us to share with our fellow campers (or fellow canton members  
before a camping event) what good/sensible safety practices look like.  
Perhaps a line or two in a site booklet/event page? >>>

Having been in the Boy Scouts for ten years or so before joining the  
SCA, much of this comes out of habit. Errr. Putting out and making  
fires are out. Not operating washing machines or vacuum cleaners. :-)

But yes, from time to time we do see evidence that SCA folks could use  
some reminders, not only on the making sure the fire is out, but on  
many things having to do with fire.

This article, illustrated by William Blackfox, is a good overview and  
permission is given in the article to print this up for events or  
whatever. In the PENNSIC section of the Florilegium, but of use for  
any outside SCA event with fires:
Fire-Book-art (739K) 12/28/00 Baron Durr's Guide to Safe Fire Use.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/PENNSIC/Fire-Book/Fire-Book-art.html

<<< PS, I wonder how many of us remember to bring a fire extinguisher  
to camping events other than Pennsic? I know that's a safety item I  
regularly forgot...>>>

With most of Ansteorra in extreme drought conditions, having a fire  
extinguisher out and quite visible in a requirement for any fires.  
When the Event Steward or the local authorities don't ban fire entirely.

Ground fires are banned entirely in some western kingdoms. The  
solution for this is usually something like this portable fire pit.
DFofH-Firepit-art  (8K) 11/17/08  A firepit that sets up large and  
packs down
                                      small by Duke Frederick of  
Holland.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CAMPING/DFofH-Firepit-art.html

I hope this helps.
Stefan

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