Hinermad, I was able to find my strike anywhere matches at our local Fred Meyer (local grocery chain). If a store doesn't carry them near you then ask if they can order them for you.
As for firestarters, I watch Les Stroud's Survivorman on the Discovery Channel. Here is the link: http://www.survivorman.ca/ Every show he starts a fire a different way. i.e. hand sanatizer, bullet's, rub two sticks, chocolate bar and soda can, etc.