Fires and Forest Fires
This is the primary emergency signal sounded for a fire or forest fire.
What is 10 bells?
According to the waterfront protocol, staff must evacuate all campers from the water immediately at the first sight of this
What is if clouds look extremely dark and threatening, first sight of lightning, or the sound of thunder
Under no circumstances should this specific group of people ever be sent out to look for a missing camper.
Who are the campers?
While Franklin Lake is public water, campers and staff are highly discouraged from striking up friendly conversations with these two groups of people.
Who are boaters or fishermen?
When gathering campers at a safe location during a fire, this is the preferred location at camp to gather with campers.
What is the lake shore/waterfront?
This is the minimum number of minutes staff must wait after the last sound of thunder before returning to the water or a watercraft.
What is 10 minutes?
If a camp-wide search is initiated, all staff members participating in search teams should carry these two items if possible.
What are a flashlight and a first aid kit?
If an active shooter emergency occurs while outdoors during the day, campers and staff must execute this immediate action instead of sticking together.
What is scatter immediately?
This is the absolute first action required of staff if a fire breaks out inside or right next to their cabin.
What is evacuating the building as quickly as possible?
During daytime severe thunderstorms, counselors must enforce this strict rule regarding camper movement, even during mealtimes.
What is "No Transitions"?
When a missing camper is successfully located, this is the very first step staff must perform before administering basic first aid or gathering for a debrief.
What is making an immediate radio call to all other teams?
This is the exact timeframe during which night security Patrol supervises the camp before locking the main gates.
What is 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM?
This is the primary, pre-arranged land evacuation meeting point where staff and campers will walk to meet local school buses during a forest fire.
What is the Main Camp Garage by the Stables?
Staff and campers located in the Northpoint or Pole Barn area of camp must report to this specific designated storm shelter if instructed.
What is Jeremy's House Basement?
The Administrative Team will officially contact the Vilas County and Forest County Sheriff offices if the missing camper is not located within this exact timeframe.
What is one hour?
The signal for an intruder or active shooter situation will be heard over this device.
If a forest fire forces a secondary water evacuation, staff and campers must paddle to this specific destination to meet the local school buses.
What is the public boat landing at the south end of Franklin Lake?
While inside a building during a tornado, campers and staff must kneel, stay low, and protect themselves by covering this part of their body with their hands.
What is their head?
If a camper goes missing during an out-of-camp Northpoint Adventures trip, leaders can use a cell phone or this specific emergency satellite device to notify camp.
What is a SPOT device?
These 6 people you should radio for if you see an intruder or stranger.
Who is Jeremy, Laura, Mia, Shayla, Cami or Cliff