Abstract: A loading device for manually inserting wood logs into a wood fire stove or fireplace comprises a load support surface and a pair of spaced handle members placed behind the load support, each of the handle members being inclined upwardly with respect to the load support. The load support surface includes two parallel holding members which are spaced to either support the log for loading from one end or for loading the entire body portion of the log at once. The handle members are preferably inverted U-shaped members inclined upwardly from a pair of parallel and spaced frame members secured to the load support.