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Open Fire Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for open fire in forest schools settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for open fire in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Supports outdoor cooking experiences and learning about heat and food safety.
Encourages collaboration through group experiences gathered around an open fire.
Provides a focal point for community, reflection, and storytelling.
Develops risk awareness and safe behavior in potentially hazardous settings.
Improves understanding of thermal comfort and warmth in outdoor environments.
Typical hazards & measures
Children cooking unsupported
— Ratios of supervision based on age: e.g., 1:4 for older children. Children kneel when cooking. Adults always assist. Utensils long‑handled and safe distance maintained.
Residual heat and re-ignition risk
— Fully douse embers and ash with water, stirring to expose hotspots. Spread ashes thinly to speed cooling and supervise until cold. Carry out final safety checks, confirming no residual heat before leaving the site. Keep extinguishing equipment on hand until the fire area is safe.
Children entering fire zone multiple times
— Limit attendance at fire at any time to defined number. Children take turns. Explain queueing etiquette. Rotate activities to reduce crowding.
Wet or slippery site
— Choose firm, dry ground for fire pit. Avoid slopes, remove leaves and moss. Ensure proper footwear. Postpone if excessively wet or muddy.
Children becoming upset or anxious
— Offer briefing and reassurance. Allow children to opt out. Provide explanation and supportive language. Respect fears and offer alternative nearby involvement.
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