The short answer is: Yes. A galvanized fire pit is safe, as long as it is used properly, outside, and not used indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

Is galvanized steel toxic when heated?

Zinc fumes are set free when galvanised steel is heated. These fumes are very toxic to breathe. Deposits of zinc from the fumes accumulate in the food. ... There are no USDA certified-safe galvanized metal cooking surfaces or containers.

Will a galvanized fire ring rust?

Some fire pit options like fire pit rings (the kind you just throw on the ground, add wood and light) are made from galvanized steel, which takes a very long time to rust, but they will rust. They're great and all but you are limited to where you can use them.