You light an Ethan Allen fire table or fire pit much as you do a propane grill or gas fireplace. You turn a knob or chrome key to start a slight flow of gas, then place a long-handled match or lighter over the center of the fire table to ignite the gas. Make sure to follow the instructions that come with your fire table. They'll explain everything step by step. Once your fire table is lit, it’s really important to make sure it’s always attended. If you have our concrete fire table, it’s important to keep that chrome key in a specific place so you don’t lose it—and so you can keep it out of the reach of children.