Emergency Aid Skills Stage 2
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Emergency Aid Skills - Stage 2 Competencies & Requirements
- I have added items to my own personal first aid kit and I know how and when to use it.
- Scouts have added the following items to their first aid kits (made in Stage 1) and should be able to describe basic use of the materials in first aid situations:
- 5–10 gauze pads
- 1 roll of medical tape
- triangular bandages
- roller gauze
- Scouts have added the following items to their first aid kits (made in Stage 1) and should be able to describe basic use of the materials in first aid situations:
- I can keep myself safe in emergency situations.
- Scouts can describe what could be done by in some of the following emergency situations: house fire, earthquake, tornado, flooding, power outage, etc.
- I can care for someone who has a minor burn.
- Scouts can describe and demonstrate minor burn care: cooling the burn with clean, cool water for at least 10 minutes, or until the burn is cool.
- See also First Aider Badge #2 d
- I have made a home escape plan with my family.
- Scouts, with help of their families, have made a home escape plan that could include the following:
- fall & crawl in fire and smoke
- two exits from every room
- get out and stay out
- a safe family meeting spot outside the home
- what to do if a stranger is at the door
- Scouts, with help of their families, have made a home escape plan that could include the following:
- I know where the list of emergency telephone numbers is located in my home and how to call them.
- Scouts can verify where the emergency numbers are posted in a convenient location in their homes.
- See also Family Safety Badge #9
- I know how to Stop, Drop and Roll if my clothes are on fire.
- Scouts can demonstrate how to stop, drop and roll.
- I can recognize a warning label on a product and know to leave the product alone.
- Scouts can identify the four hazard symbol pictures (explosive, corrosive, flammable, poison) on a number of household products.
- See also Family Safety Badge #4
- I can check for dangers at an emergency situation.
- Scouts can describe how they should look for potential hazards.
- I always follow directions from a Scouter.
- Scouts demonstrate the ability to follow Scouters’ directions to keep safe, and can explain why it is important to follow directions from an adult.
- I can direct a responder to a location where help is needed.
- Scouts can lead or direct responders to the specific location where help is needed.
- A practice drill can be used to show this skill.
- I know the hazards of water sources in my local area.
- Scouts can explain the dangers of getting too close to creeks, streams, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water in all seasons.
- Scouts know to have a responsible adult present when swimming and to never swim or play in water alone.
- I wear my helmet when using my bicycle, skateboard or scooter.
- Scouts consistently wear a properly fitted helmet when riding bicycle, skateboard or scooter
- I can dress myself appropriately for the weather.
- Scouts consistently demonstrate wearing the appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
- I know some of the wild animals in my area and how to be safe around them.
- Scouts know what wildlife could be dangerous in the area and how best to react when they come in to contact with these animals.
- I can find a safe place in bad weather.
- Scouts can describe the best place to go in case of a thunder and lightning storm, rain, snow, cold, heat, and/or severe wind.