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After a Second Class practice fire, what must happen to ashes and charred remains?

Dispose of them properly after safely extinguishing the fire.

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  1. Dispose of them properly ✔
  2. Leave them for the next group
  3. Bury hot coals under leaves

Why: Fire cleanup continues after the flames go out. Second Class 2c requires safe extinguishing with minimal impact, followed by proper disposal of ashes and charred remains.

Huh, didn't know that: The practice fire must be at an approved place and time.

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Why did the ashes clean up? They wanted to leave a good last impression.
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Answer: Dispose of them properly. Fire cleanup continues after the flames go out. Second Class 2c requires safe extinguishing with minimal impact, followed by proper disposal of ashes and charred remains.

  1. Scouts BSA Rank Requirements www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scouts-BSA-Rank-Requirements.pdf
    safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site. Properly dispose of the ashes and any charred remains.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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