Fires
Heating & Cooking
What does the 'Mayday' call mean?
Imminent threat to life
What does shelter provide protection against?
Environment including Wind, Rain, Heat, Cold & on some occasions animals.
How many long can you survive without water?
3 Days
The smell of almonds is closely associated with what poison?
Cyanide
What are the 3 Elements of the fire triangle?
Oxygen, Fuel & Heat
How does a Heliograph get the attention of a rescue party?
By flashing making a flashing light directed at them.
Lashings
What are two indicators that water may be unsafe to drink?
Murky, Floating Particles, Stagnant Water, Smell.
To treat a small cut (1-2cm deep) what should you do?
Clean with water, cover with bandaid or bandage depending on area. Replace every 24 hours if possible.
How many meters around a fire should be cleared of debris?
2 Meters
What is the Ground to Air code for 'Need Food & Water'
B
Before setting up your hootchie, what should you check the area for? (Minimum 3 answers)
Bugs, Dead Branches, Rocks & Similar. (At-Least three reasonable answers)
What are two methods of water purification?
Chlorine Tablets, Boiling & Filter Straw (Or Similar)
Put the following basic human needs in order of priority in a survival situation; Food, Shelter, Water & Warmth.
Water, Warmth/Shelter, Shelter/Warmth & Food
What campfire is most appropriate for after rain?
Temple Fire
You need to communicate to a rescue team that your aircraft is is unable to takeoff and you need them to land in a designated safe location what symbols will you use?
Triangle, Box with missing sections in the top left and right.
Hootchies should not be in contact with you or your equipment while you sleep, why?
To prevent condensation from soaking your gear.
How much water does a solar still produce each day?
3.1L +- 0.2
You can survive ___ without air ___ without water and ___ without food, fill in the blanks.
3 Minutes, 3 Days, 3 Weeks
What are 5 ways you can light a fire?
Orange
What are the three types of hootchie structures?
Lean-To, A-Frame, Cockroach & Suspended between trees.
What are three ways of collecting clean water?
Solar Still, Condensation Collection & Rain
Before consuming large amounts of a new plant or berry you found in the bush what is the process to check it is safe to eat and how long do you wait in between each step?
Check for smell of almonds. 12 Hours Inbetween all steps. Rub on skin, Rub on Lips, Chew on a small amount and spit out & eat a small amount.