Scouts to cut their own firewood from a 2-by-4 block. Scouts then build a fire that must reach 15 inches above the ground to burn a raised piece of string. The fewer matches they use and the faster they get the fire going, the better the score. 

Scouts to cut their own firewood from a 2-by-4 block. Scouts then build a fire.  A metal pot will be provided full of water.  The fewer matches they use and the faster they get the water boiling, the better the score. 

Suggested Rules

1. The following rules may be modified to fit existing conditions.

2. 1. Judges shall provide each team or Patrol with a piece of firewood 2" x 4" x 36", a stick for hanging a can, soap powder, water and matches.

3. 2. Judges will provide hatchet; Scouts may bring knives and axes.

4. 3. Scouts may lay any type of fire they please.

5. 4. Scouts will use provided firewood to build surface to place pot on.  Scouts may scavenger for tender to be used to start fire.

6. 5. The preferred method of stating fire is with Striker.  One minute will be added for each match used.

7. 6. If, in the opinion of the contestants, a wind break is needed, the members of a Patrol may use their bodies to cut down a strong wind by kneeling or lying around the fire.

8. 7. One level tablespoonful of soap powder (no more) will be added to each can of water. Time shall be calculated from the starting signal to the time required for the water to boil over the edge of the can.