Alright, first things first. Before diving into Firebase Hosting, make sure you've got Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) on your computer. If they're missing, just head over to their official website and grab them. Once you're all set, pop open your terminal and run this command to install the Firebase CLI:

npm install -g firebase-tools

Next up, let's log into Firebase. Just type this command:

firebase login

A browser window will pop up, asking you to sign in with your Google account. Once you're logged in, hop back to the terminal and check your login status with:

firebase login:list

Now, navigate to your project's root directory using the 'cd' command in the terminal. Then, initialize Firebase by running:

firebase init

You'll see a list of Firebase features. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select 'Hosting' by pressing the space key, then hit Enter to confirm.

Enter the public directory. If you're using a static site generator, this is usually '/dist' or '/public', depending on the generator you're using.

Next, make sure you select 'yes' for Single Page App routing.

After initializing Firebase, it's time to build your site using your static site generator. This step will vary based on the generator you're using. For example, if you're using Jekyll, the command would be:

jekyll build

If you're using Hugo, the command is:

hugo

Your site's static files will usually be saved in the '/public' or '/dist' directory, depending on your generator.

With your static site built and located in the public directory, you can now use Firebase to deploy your site. Just run this command:

firebase deploy

After running this command, Firebase will give you a URL where your site has been deployed. You can use this to access your newly hosted site.