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The Fire Circle: Fire Building Basics
Fire is not a camping trick. It is survival.
In The Fire Circle, veteran military S.E.R.E. instructor Jeffrey Whitfield delivers a direct, field-tested guide to building fire in any condition. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, he teaches not just how to start a fire, but how to understand it, control it, and rely on it when it matters most.
Inside you’ll
How fire actually works and why most people fail
Modern and primitive ignition methods
Strategic fuel selection in wet, cold, and extreme climates
Proven fire lays for warmth, cooking, signaling, and concealment
How to sustain, bank, and safely control your fire
Clear. Practical. No fluff.
Master the flame and you master the environment.
In The Fire Circle, veteran military S.E.R.E. instructor Jeffrey Whitfield delivers a direct, field-tested guide to building fire in any condition. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, he teaches not just how to start a fire, but how to understand it, control it, and rely on it when it matters most.
Inside you’ll
How fire actually works and why most people fail
Modern and primitive ignition methods
Strategic fuel selection in wet, cold, and extreme climates
Proven fire lays for warmth, cooking, signaling, and concealment
How to sustain, bank, and safely control your fire
Clear. Practical. No fluff.
Master the flame and you master the environment.
72 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2026
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