Fire Safety
Three things needed to have a fire
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
This item demonstrates that you are trained in knife safety
totin' chip
Demonstrate how to safely hand a hatchet to someone safely, and explain why it is the safest way
helps make sure that neither person is in jeopardy of being cut by the blade in the event that it may fall
Describe proper first aid for a simple cut/scrape
1. Sterilize the area using a cotton wipe or soap & water
2. Disinfect using antibiotic ointment (neosporin)
3. Apply a bandaid
Describe a safe place to have a fire
-Inside a fire pit (or a home-made one)
-Away from vegetation
-Nothing blocking the top (tree cover, EZ-up, etc.)
You should cut _____ from yourself when using a knife
away
Safety gear needed for safe use of any tool
Close-toed shoes
Eye protection
Work gloves
not required, but ideally one should also be wearing pants to avoid flying debris cutting them
Describe what you should do to MITIGATE a blister
-Wear well-fitting work gloves
-Use duct tape or a similar item to cover a "hot spot"
Avoid using this item to burn in fires
Wood from home, as it can spread disease that harms local vegetation
Describe safe conditions for using a knife
-Safety circle
-Blade closed until ready to use
-Avoid distractions
-Follow local guidelines
-Use the right kind of knife for the task at hand
Demonstrate how to sharpen an axe or hatchet
Use a file to scrape off the metal to create a sharpened blade
What should you do if someone has come down with hypothermia/frostbite?
-Move that person into a sheltered area or tent
-Give them warm liquids
-Remove wet clothing and replace it with dry clothing
-Put warm bottles of water in the armpits and groin areas
-Monitor the victim's condition and call for help if needed
A fire is fully extinguished when
You can touch it, and it feels cool to the touch
explain what happens if you DO NOT follow proper knife safety protocol
Your totin' chip is taken away (we are not allowed to cut off corners anymore) and you cannot use a knife until you can once again demonstrate that you are capable of safely using a knife
Demonstrate how to sharpen a pocket knife using a whetstone
Use a whetstone, and keep your knife at a 15-20-degree angle as you drag it along the surface
Describe the steps you should take if someone stops breathing
1. Call 911 or other emergency service
2. Perform CPR until emergency services arrive
3. Use an AED (automatic external defibrilator) if one is available and ready
unsafe condition for starting a fire
wind, as any rogue sparks can result in large wildfires
Explain why a sharp knife is safer than a dull knife
It makes cutting through items easier, reducing the risk of an unclean cut
describe the different situations in which you would use a saw vs an axe, vs a hatchet
Saw: cutting limbs off of larger logs
Axe: Splitting LARGE pieces of wood into pieces that are easier to use
Hatchet: Used for splitting SMALL pieces of wood into kindling
Name the 5 signs of a heart attack
-Persistent uncomfortable squeezing in the chest area
-Unusual sweating
-Nausea
-Unexplained shortness of breath
-General unexplained fatigue