Fire Safety
This is the first thing you should have nearby before starting any fire in case it gets out of control.
What is water or a fire extinguisher
This type of shelter is made by leaning branches against a sturdy base, like a fallen tree or large rock
What is a lean-to
If someone is bleeding, the first thing you should do to stop it is this.
What is apply direct pressure
This tool is essential for finding your way using a map
What is a compass
He is the founder of the Boy Scouts
Who is Robert Baden-Powell
When putting out a campfire, you should do this to the embers until they are cool to the touch
What is stir/pour some water
This plant, often found in the woods, has "leaves of three" and should be avoided to prevent an itchy rash
What is poison ivy
A person with this medical emergency may have chest pain, shortness of breath, and pain in their left arm or jaw
What is a heart attack
The red end of a compass needle always points in this direction.
What is north
There are this many points in the Scout Law
What is 12
This type of fire should never be left unattended, even for a short time.
What is any fire
The best way to purify water to make it safe for drinking.
What is boiling it
When treating a sprained ankle, you should follow this four-letter acronym for reducing swelling
What is R.I.C.E. — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Contour lines on a map show this type of change in the terrain
What is elevation
The Scout Motto is a simple two-word phrase.
What is "Be Prepared"
Fires need three things to burn: heat, fuel, and this
What is oxygen
When signaling for help, three of these in a row is an internationally recognized distress signal
What are whistle blasts, fires, or flashes of light
If a person is choking and cannot breathe or speak, you should perform this maneuver to dislodge the object
What is the Heimlich maneuver
This is the term for the angle you measure with a compass to find direction.
What is a bearing
The Boy Scouts of America was founded in this year
What is 1910
When building a fire in the wilderness, you should use this method to keep it contained and prevent spreading
What is a fire ring or fire pit
The first thing you should do if you realize you are lost in the wilderness.
What is stop and stay where you are
This is the best way to treat a victim suffering from hypothermia
What is move them to a warm, dry place, remove wet clothing, and wrap them in blankets or dry clothing
When using a map and compass, this method helps you find your exact location by taking bearings from two or more known landmarks
What is triangulation
This American businessman is credited with bringing the Scouting movement to the United States
Who is William D. Boyce