1. Survival

2. Objectives TERMINAL OBJECTIVE – Safety & Survival Training Upon completion of this chapter the students will understand proper safety techniques as they apply to the ground and air setting ENABLING OBJECTIVES – Safety & Survival Training Identify safety issues as they pertain to ground and air transport Discuss approach and departure to/from aircraft List 5 factors affecting patient access and loading Discuss approach and departure to/from aircraft Discuss safety features built into squads as required by NHTSA-DOT Explain positioning of squad on highway scene calls

35. Dangers of the Wilds

36. Survival Priorities PRIORITY CHECKLIST ITEMSPURPOSE MEDICALTREAT INJURIES, ILLNESS SHELTERSURVIVAL RESTRECHARGE WATERFLUID INTAKE FOODNOURISHMENT SIGNALINGRESCUE

37. The coping attitude:

38. Survival Kit Equipment for your Personal Survival Kit (For examples, click on links in table) CATEGORYITEMS MEDICAL First aid kit, Prescription Meds, Aspirin, Splint SHELTER Tent, Poncho, Fire starting material, Matches, Raft WATER Water purification, Canteen, Water container MISCELLANEOUS Compass, Quality pocket knife, Mirror, Bug repellant, Your imagination SIGNALING Whistle, Flares, Survival radio, Mirror/reflector FOOD Granola bars, MREs, Fishing kit, Survival food

39. Survival Supplies? Equipment for your Personal Survival Kit (For examples, click on links in table) CATEGORYITEMS MEDICALFirst aid kit, Prescription Meds, Aspirin, Splint SHELTERTent, Poncho, Fire starting material, Matches, Raft WATERWater purification, Canteen, Water container MISCELLANEOUSCompass, Quality pocket knife, Mirror, Bug repellant, Your imagination SIGNALINGWhistle, Flares, Survival radio, Mirror/reflector FOODGranola bars, MREs, Fishing kit, Survival food

40. Who’s going to carry it?

41. What do you want to carry?

42. Well worth their weight in your pocket…

43. The 3 killers of the wilderness: Hypo- thermia Hypo- glycemia Dehydration Hypo-hydration

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