Firemaking is a pretty simple skill - to train and to understand. The best method to train or make use of it is by using a tinderbox on some logs, which will start a fire. Tinderboxes are available to buy at most general stores. Lighting a fire is mostly used to cook food on (by using the item on the fire)

Another important use for firemaking is for lighting candles and lanterns. These are invaluable for lighting up dark places during quests or just exploring. More on this is explained in the Lighting section further down the page.
Using a tinderbox on logs is the most effective way of training Firemaking.

Tinderbox


Regular Logs:

Using a tinderbox on these logs anywhere will light a fire.

Level		Name	Experience	Members?
1		Normal Logs	40	No
1		Achey Logs	40	Yes
15		Oak Logs	60	No
30		Willow Logs	90	No
35		Teak Logs	105	Yes
42		Arctic Pine Logs	125	Yes
45		Maple Logs	135	No
50		Mahogany Logs	157.5	Yes
58		Eucalyptus Logs	193.5	Yes
60		Yew Logs	202.5	No
75		Magic Logs	303.8	Yes

Pyre logs:

Logs can be turned into Pyre Logs by using Sacred Oil on them. To light these logs you must use them on the funeral pyres which are in Mort'ton. You will also need shade remains to do this.

Level		Name	Experience	Sacred Oil Drops
5		Pyre Logs	50	2
20		Oak Pyre Logs	70	2
35		Willow Pyre Logs	100	3
40		Teak Pyre Logs	120	3
47		Arctic Pine Pyre Logs	158	3
50		Maple Pyre Logs	175	3
55		Mahogany Pyre Logs	210	3
63		Eucalyptus Pyre Logs	246	4
65		Yew Pyre Logs	255	4
80		Magic Pyre Logs	404.5	4

Level		Name
1		Torch
1		Candle
4		Candle Lantern
12		Oil Lamp
26		Oil Lantern
33		Harpie Bug Lantern (not a light source)
49		Bullseye Lantern
49		Sapphire Lantern
49		Emerald Lantern
65		Cave Goblin Mining Helmet

All light sources can be lit by using a Tinderbox on them.

The Cave Goblin Mining Helmet can be found dropped by the cave goblins under Lumbridge Castle. This item will not explode in Lumbridge Swamp Caves.

To make lanterns you will need to craft a Lantern from Molten Glass using a Glassblowing pipe. If you want to make a candle lantern then use a candle on the lantern. You could then go on to use the tinderbox on the new 'candle lantern' to light it.

Level		Name	Experience
21		Normal Logs	40
21		Achey Logs	40
35		Oak Logs	60
50		Willow Logs	90
55		Teak Logs	105
62		Arctic Pine Logs	125
65		Maple Logs	135
70		Mahogany Logs	157.5
78		Eucalyptus Logs	171.2
80		Yew Logs	202.5
95		Magic Logs	303.8

Barbarian firemaking allows you to create fires without a tinderbox.

To begin learning Barbarian Skills you must speak to Otto who is located in Otto's Grotto south west of Barbarian Assault. He will teach you how to use a bow (shortbow,longbow) to light a fire.

He can also teach you many other barbarian techniques in other skills.