I HAVE MADE FIRE!

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THESE CAN BE THE FOUR MOST SATISFYING WORDS YOU’VE EVER SAID.

- Mike McCourt

Fire is essential for survival. It might not be the top priority right off the bat but, eventually, fire is a requisite part of human life.

It provides light and, more important at this time of year, warmth. It makes questionable water safer to drink and cooks our food. Fire gives us bacon, bourbon and S’mores. Need I say more?

Fire can be used to sterilize a needle or cauterize a nasty wound. It’s often employed as a way to reduce the spread of, and eradicate, disease.

Fire can summon help, either on its own at night or by creating smoke during the day.

Fire can provide light to allow us to do many important tasks deep into the night.