You don’t need a PhD in pyromania, but a few tools help. Get a long-handled lighter (because singed eyebrows are not a good look). Also, invest in a chimney starter—it’s the hero we all need. And if you’re feeling fancy, a wire grill brush keeps your grates clean so the fire can breathe.
Oh, and one last thing: don’t use gasoline. I know, it sounds obvious, but every year someone tries it and ends up with a story for the ER. Stick to the safe stuff, and you’ll be the grill master your friends brag about.