Rescuing
This is the number to dial in an emergency.
What is 911?
This is the best way to prevent or handle any emergency. HINT – it’s the Scout Motto.
What is Be Prepared!?
This is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
What is a tornado?
This is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
This is being ready to respond to a disaster or emergency.
What is emergency preparedness?
These are four ways to save someone who is drowning.
What is Reach, Throw, Row and Go?
This is a cooperative arrangement between two (or more) people who work together to help each other and keep each other safe.
What is the buddy system?
This shaking of the ground is caused by movement of parts of the Earth’s crust.
What is an earthquake?
These are tight wrappings on arms or legs that restrict blood flow.
What are tourniquets.
This is known as the rescue knot.
What is the Bowline?
This is the rule for when your clothes are on fire.
What is stop, drop, and roll?
This is one of several practical uses of the Scout neckerchief.
What is used as a sling, used as a bandage, used as a tourniquet, used to tie a litter for carrying an injured person, etc.?
This natural disaster is caused by an earthquake or volcanic activity under the ocean.
What is a tsunami?
These are used to mobilize fractures.
What are splints?
This is a colorless, odorless gas that is toxic when inhaled.
What is carbon monoxide (CO)?
These are three ice-rescue methods.
What is Reach, Throw and Go?
These are five things that should be included in a first aid kit.
What are bandages, gauze, tweezers, moleskin, alcohol pads, sanitizer, antibiotic ointment, sting relief, allergy relief (Benadryl), pain reliever, scissors, latex gloves?
Also known as tropical cyclones, these are giant tropical storms that form in the ocean and produce heavy rainfall and super-strong winds.
What are hurricanes?
This is the medical condition that results when the core body temperature falls below 95 degrees F?
What is hypothermia?
This is a list of contact information and meeting places for family members and friends in case of an emergency.
What is an emergency plan or a family communication plan?
These are two of three ways to attract and to communicate with a rescue plane or aircraft.
What are signal fires, mirrors to reflect light, and large distress signals drawn on the ground.
These are a collection of items to be prepared for an emergency or varying conditions while hiking or camping.
What are the ten essentials? 10 bonus points per item named…Pocketknife, First Aid Kit, Extra Clothing, Rain gear, Water bottle (filled), Flashlight, Trail food, Matches and fire starters, Sun protection, Map and compass
This natural disaster is caused by sudden heavy rainfall.
What is a flash flood?
In a situation where multiple people are injured, this is the process of determining the extent of each individual’s injuries, then prioritizing their order of treatment based on severity.
What is triage?
These are the five aspects of emergency preparedness – name three.
What are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery?