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== 10. Identify 2 types of fuel used for camp cooking and explain what precautions should be used when using each type of fuel. Discuss 5 guidelines for safely handling the following camping items:== | == 10. Identify 2 types of fuel used for camp cooking and explain what precautions should be used when using each type of fuel. Discuss 5 guidelines for safely handling the following camping items:== | ||
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1. Why is it important to find out what the local laws are before starting a camp fire? Where should you get that information?
In many localities, it is illegal to light a camp fire without a permit. Failure to obtain a permit can result in a hefty fine. Permit issuance is generally left to the discretion of the local fire department, and they may decline to issue one based on current conditions (i.e., when they deem the risk of wildfires to be too great). If a person were to light an unpermitted camp fire, and that fire got out of control, the person responsible could be criminally charged and held liable for any resulting damage (which could exceed several million dollars).
2. Identify 3 reasons why a camp fire should never be left unattended.
- It could get out of control and spread.
- It would be a danger to unsupervised children who are (in general) fascinated by fire and may wish to experiment with it.
- It is illegal in many localities.
3. List 10 rules for fire safety to consider when camping
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Fire/Fire safety
4. Identify the temperature the following foods should be kept at, and explain why this is important when camping:
- (a)Hot foods
- Hot foods should be kept warmer than 60°C
. - (b)Cold foods
- Cold foods should be kept cooler than 4°C.
The temperature range between 4°C
and 60°C is the danger zone where bacterial growth is vigorous. Bacteria is what makes food spoil, and eating spoiled food can cause sickness.
5. List 5 things you can do to prevent animals from coming into your campsite.
- Wash all dishes as soon as you are finished eating.
- Store food in animal-proof containers, or hang it beyond their reach.
- Food storage containers should be air-tight to prevent aromas from escaping and attracting animals.
- Do not bring food into your tent.
- Store food trash in air-tight containers as well, and place it in an inaccessible area. Another option is to burn uneaten food.
Note that these steps will still not prevent a persistent animal from investigating. Raccoons which have been acclimated to human activity are brazen enough to enter a well-lit campsite even when humans are less than 10 meters away!
6. What safety precautions should you consider when building a latrine?
- The latrine should be located at least 60 meters away from any source of water.
- The latrine should be private.
- The commode should be sturdy and well-able to support the weight of anyone using it.
7. Make a list of items that should be in a “First Aid Kit” and inspect your Pathfinder Club's camping first aid kit and make recommendations of any missing items as applicable.
8. List 5 things to consider when practicing good hygiene at a campsite where there is no running water (ie showers, flush toilets, sinks, or faucets).
9. Demonstrate 3 ways you can purify water when camping.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Purify water
10. Identify 2 types of fuel used for camp cooking and explain what precautions should be used when using each type of fuel. Discuss 5 guidelines for safely handling the following camping items:
(a)knives
(b)axes
(c)saws
(d)hatchets
(e)machetes
11. Assist your club or conference leadership in a campsite safety inspection using the current Adventist Risk Management Pathfinder Camp Safety Inspection Form or its equivalent. Be able to briefly explain the score/report given concerning the safety of the campsite.
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