Troop 21

ALWAYS dial 911 first if possible. 
This document is meant for informational purposes only. Troop 21 presents this information solely as a guideline to understand what should be accomplished by qualified personnel ONLY. The first aid and/or medical information recommended and provided in this website are based upon responsible medical sources. BSA Troop 21 or its Members does not assume responsibility for any adverse consequences or reactions resulting from the use of any products or procedures suggested herein. Each person is urged to consult a physician, when circumstances permit, before using any medications or employing any of the recommendations provided herein.

What should EVERY Scouter Have ?

A First Aid Kit!

And a great understanding of First Aid Procedures! 
Order of Priority in an Emergency  Obstruction of the Airway  Heart Attack  Bleeding  Shock  Burns  Eye Injuries  Nose Injuries  Animal Bites  Fractures, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations  Poisioning  Diabetic Emergencies  Stroke  Seizure  Heat Emergencies  Cold Emergencies  Legal and Ethical Considerations

Maps  Latitude & Longitude  Scales  Symbols & Colors  Map Legend  Contour Lines  Measuring Distance  What's North  Declination  Bearings  Useing Map & Compass Together  Tricks of the trail

Sugestions  Zone Method  Day Pack Check List  Backpacking Check List  Warm Weather Camping Check List  Cold Weather Camping Check List   Wilderness Backpacking Suggestions  Ecology  Properly Fitted Backpack  Other Equipment Suggestions

Tour Permits

Sample Checklists & Guidelines 
Day Pack Check List  Backpacking Check List  Warm Weather Camping Check List  
Cold Weather Camping Check List   Wilderness Backpacking Suggestions
Equipment

Cooking
Introduction  Selecting a Dutch Oven  Seasoning a Dutch Oven  Cleaning a Dutch Oven  Restoring an Old Dutch Oven  Regulating Tempature  Tools Needed  Cooking Tips

 Earning the Firem'n Chit Award

Introduction  Camping Stoves  Camp Fires  Fire Types  Burning Properties of Wood

S.T.O.P  Stay Put  Shelter  Attract Attention  Water  Improvisation  Don't Panic  Equipment  Survival Kits  The 10 Essentials

Square Lashing  Diagonal Lashing  Tripod Lashing  Japanese Square Lashing  Filipino Diagonal Lashing  Round Lashing  Shear Lashing  Ladder Lashing

Earning the Totin' Chip Award

Introduction  Knife Saftey  Saw Saftey  Axe Safety  Totin' Chit Rules