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Mountain Man Thunder

September 26-28, 2014

Forest Lawn Scout Reservation

Circle X Ranch at Big Horn

Phone: (213) 413-4400 x344 e-mail: danette.verdugo@boyscoutsla.org

Leader’s Guide

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Welcome to 2014 Mountain Man Thunder!

Please arrive by 10 PM on Friday night or come early Saturday morning! This Fall LAAC is hosting the 8th Mountain Man Thunder rendezvous. A number of traditional mountain man skills will be presented on Saturday and a competition using those skills held on Sunday morning. A Campfire program will be provided by the Mountain Man staff on Saturday evening. All skills and competition events are to be attended by all members of your Mountain Man Companies

(Patrols.) Prizes for the top overall Company (Patrol) will be available. Period costumes are strongly encouraged! A competition will be held and prizes given for best individual

costume and best Company (Patrol) in costume. In true mountain man style a number of prizes will be made available with the winning individual or Company making first choice, second making second choice, etc.

All attendees are encouraged to make and bring period items for trade – beaded items, leather work, wooden spoons, etc. Get into the spirit of the mountains and plan to join us for a fun weekend! Don’t forget to stop by the staff campsite to get a flavor of mountain camp life in the 1830’s and to see the prizes available for competition winners! Regards, Ed “Windy Bill” Fouts,

Booshway PS Mountain Man Thunder is for registered Scouts, Ventures and their leaders – sorry, no Cubs, WEBELOS, siblings, or friends permitted.

Registration and fees are due by September 12th 2014. No tour plan required if your unit is in LAAC!

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Mountain Man Thunder Table of Contents

Administrative Items: Directions to Camp 4 Camp Map 5

Schedule 6 Camp Rules & Courtesy 7 Emergency Instructions 8 Required Documents list 9 Permission Form 10 Registration Form 11 Unit Roster 12 Skills, Activities and Craft: Tomahawk Throw 13 Flint & Steel Fire Building 13 Archery 13 Knots 13 Manty Your Load 13 2-Man Bucksaws 13 Black powder rifle/Spears 13 Flapjack’s Game 13

Craft 13 Indian Sign Language 13 Competitions

Mountain Man Company (Patrol) Yell Competition 14 Company Emblem (Patrol Flag) Contest 14 Costume Competition 14 John Coulter Run 14-15 Dutch Oven Contest 16

Other Forms

Parking Permit 17 Fire Guard Chart 18

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Mountain Man Thunder Schedule

Mountain Man Thunder Schedule

Friday 7–8 PM Registration. All units and individuals must register. 8:15 PM All Hands Welcome (assembly area) 8:45 PM Adult Leader Cracker Barrel at Headquarters 10:00 PM Lights Out. All youth in their campsites. Saturday 8:30 AM Registration opens for late arrivals. 8:45 AM Adult Leaders & SPL meeting at HQ 9.00 AM Opening Flag Ceremony 9:15 AM Costume & Company Emblem (Patrol Flag) Competition 10:00 AM Skills, Crafts, Activities start 12:00 PM Break for repast (lunch) 1:30 PM Skills, Crafts, Activities resume 3:30 PM Skills, Crafts, Activities end 5:30 PM Bring Dutch Oven entries to HQ between 5:30 and 6:00 PM 6:00 PM All Hands assemble of Retire Colors 8:00 PM Campfire program at fire ring 10:00 PM Lights Out. All youth in their campsites. Sunday 9:00 AM Flag Ceremony 9:15 AM Great Spirit Gathering (“Scouts Own” - A Scout is Reverent) 9:30 AM John Coulter Run 12:00 PM Closing Ceremony – Honors announced, prizes available for choice 1:00 PM Exit packets available in exchange for your exit poll 2:00 PM You will have packed up and checked out. At 2:01 The Apache Warrior will be turned loose. Don’t be around when he comes out! Have a safe mosey back home.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! LEADERS - BE SURE AND ATTEND THE SATURDAY MORNING MEETING FOR THE FINAL

SCHEDULE

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Mountain Man Thunder Camp Courtesy

Campsites – pick your own in Bighorn – first come first served.

General Rules NO electric/electronic equipment – generators, compressors, power tools, radios, games, DVD,

boom boxes, etc – they didn’t exist in the 1830’s.

No fireworks, alcoholic beverages, or personal firearms. (NOTE: In keeping with the theme, prop (non- functioning) period (flintlock or cap and ball) firearms are permitted.)

Leave No Trace guidelines will apply at all times.

All BSA requirements must be observed (2 Deep Leadership, Youth Protection, etc.)

Lights out and quiet time 10:00 P.M. - 6:00 AM

No ground fires permitted. Charcoal for cooking can be used in an elevated container.

Rendezvous will not be called off because of weather.

Early departure (Saturday night; LDS, etc.) - please let us know at registration.

Exit packet will be exchanged at conclusion of Rendezvous for Scoutmaster/SPL Exit Survey forms and satisfactory camp site inspection.

Fire regulations require that Scoutmasters notify Rendezvous Staff of any unscheduled departures.

Wearing of period costume is encouraged; else Scout uniform, either Class A or B, must be worn. NO MODERN-TYPE CAMOUFLAGE CLOTHING PERMITTED.

Parking allowed only in designated areas. Vehicles will be logged in as they arrive with license plate, Unit and number. You will be told to move your vehicle if in violation. No vehicles to be left in camp areas after 10:00 P.M. Friday. Let us know if you need handicap parking. We will find a good location for you.

No liquid fuels.

All medical incidents other than first aid incidents (minor cuts, scrapes, burns, etc.) must be reported to Rendezvous headquarters.

All units must pre-register and pay the camp fees no later than the timetable listed on the registration form. Units may bring up to 3 people more than they registered and pay the extra fees at check in. No refunds for bring fewer than registered. If the turnout is larger than anticipated and we are short patches, those late signups may not receive a Rendezvous patch until a later date.

In event of a tie in any judged event, both participants will receive the same award. Once judged, the score is official. Any conflict will be settled by the Booshway, he has the FINAL WORD.

All units must abide by the above rules. Units that refuse to abide by these rules run the risk of being denied any awards and patches, and may be asked to leave. There will be no refunds. If it is necessary to enforce this rule, the Booshway and Rendezvous Team along with the Unit leaders will discuss prior to enforcement. . All necessary forms and instructions will be posted on the Los Angeles Area Council website. Please download all the material you will need at: http://www.boyscoutsla.org/ If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Danette Verdugo at (213) 413-4400 x344, and provide your name and address; a printed copy will be made available.

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EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

Mountain Man Thunder

INCIDENT LOG: Each unit leader is to maintain a log of all emergencies other than incidents only requiring minor first aid. Log should record the date, time, location, individual(s) involved, individual(s) reporting the incident, a description of what happened and a description of actions taken. Also record any other information pertinent to the incident, i.e., weather conditions, identification of non-BSA registered individuals, animal(s) involved, etc. EMERGENCY INFORMATION LOCATION: MMT Headquarters EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Lower Virginia City IF AN INCIDENT REQUIRES MORE THAN FIRST AID: 24-hour emergency medical care is available at Mountains Community Hospital, 29101 Hospital Rd., Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. Phone: (909) 336-3651 Directions to hospital from Camp: Exit from camp via the FLSR road to Hook Creek Road. Turn left (W) and continue to Highway 173. Turn right (NE) on Highway 173 and proceed about one mile to Hospital Road. Turn right on Hospital Road. Total distance from Big Horn is approximately 7.5 miles, driving time about 20 minutes.

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Documents To Be Submitted To The Mountain Man Thunder Staff

1. Documents due at registration:

a. Completed Mountain Man Thunder Registration Form b. Check (payable to LAAC BSA) or cash in the amount indicated on the registration form. c. Any specific forms, if required.

2. Documents due at Headquarters upon check-in:

a. Present copies of the appropriate BSA Medical Form for each adult and youth participant. Keep these in your campsite.

b. Present a completed (filled in) Fire Guard Chart (copy in this packet.) Original or copy to be posted in Unit campsite.

c. Turn in a copy of the Permission Slip for each youth member participating. (The all-encompassing one included in the packet). The ORIGINALS are to be kept in the Unit campsite. This permission slip includes participation in events such as shooting sports, etc.

d. Turn in any and additional fees if applicable. e. Turn in a roster of all those attending. This roster needs to match the number of people

paid for. Roster must designate Patrol names and members of each patrol. If you prepaid, please have a copy of your receipt or cancelled check available.

f. If needed, present a copy of your tour permit.

3. During the check-in process: a. The following will be given for each participant:

Wrist band for attendance Wrist band for shooting sports, if applicable. (Appropriate signature on permission slip is required)

b. The following will be given to the Patrol Leader Patrol event information and supplies

Company (Patrol) Yell information and supplies

4. At check-out you will receive: a. All awards b. All patches

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Los Angeles Area Council (LAAC) Boy Scouts of America

(BSA) Mountain Man Thunder Permission Form

This form is to be completed for each youth member attending. A copy of this form to be given to Staff at Check-In.

Please read this form carefully! Check boxes you wish to approve. Youth Name (Print) __________________________________ Date of Birth ________________ Address ___________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________ City: ____________________ Unit #: _______ Unit Type (mark one) Cub Troop Crew ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permission to Attend & Talent Release for Mountain Man Thunder Check here for approval to attend ___ (Youth may not attend Mountain Man Thunder if this is not approved.) Check here for approval ___ Talent Release The above is authorized to attend the LAAC, BSA Fall Mountain Man Thunder, held at Forest Lawn Scout Reservation, Cedar Glen, CA. I approve of the unit leaders who will be in charge of the care and supervision of my child. I also certify that to the best of my knowledge the above is physically fit to engage in this activity. Authorization is hereby given that any pictures taken of the above may be released and used use by the Mountain Man Thunder committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shooting & Throwing Sports Participation Check here for approval: ___ Archery, Slingshot, Tomahawk and related activities Check here for approval: ___ Firearms, BB gun, and related activities (Note: Participant may attend Mountain Man Thunder if this section is not approved; however, this section must be approved for participation in shooting and/or throwing sports activities.) Pursuant to California Penal Code, Section 12552, the undersigned does/do hereby authorize that the Range Master of the LAAC, BSA Mountain Man Thunder may furnish a firearm, bow, etc. to the above minor for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and discharge of firearms and related activities. This authorization shall remain in effect while the above minor is enroute to or from, or involved in, or participating in any Boy Scout program or activity of the LAAC, BSA unless revoked in writing by the undersigned, and delivered to the LAAC, BSA Mountain Man Thunder Staff. I waive all claims I may have against the LAAC, BSA activity coordinators, all employees, volunteers or sponsors associated with the approved activities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Medical Treatment Check here for approval: ___ Authorization and Consent to Treat a Minor (Note: Participant may attend Mountain Man Thunder if this section is not approved; however, in case of emergency the youth will be transported to an emergency medical facility and the parent/guardian notified; parent/guardian then will deal directly with medical facility. Treatment will be limited until parent/guardian authorization received) Pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 25.8 the undersigned does/do hereby authorize the adult leaders of my child’s Scouting unit, medical personnel or staff LAAC, BSA Mountain Man Thunder, or such substitute as they may delegate as agent for the undersigned to consent to any x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care to the above minor which is deemed advisable by and to be rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician and surgeon, licensed under the provision of the Medicine Practice Act or any dentist licensed under the Dental Practice Act, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or dentist, at a hospital, Scout Camp; or elsewhere. This authorization will remain effective while the above minor is enroute to or from or participating in any Boy Scout program or activity of the LAAC, BSA, unless revoked in writing by the undersigned, and delivered to the aforesaid agent.

In case of emergency please notify: Name (Print) ______________________________________ Home Phone: _______________ Address __________________________________________ Work Phone: ________________

City: _________________ Medical Insurance Information:

Company/Provider: _________________________________ Policy/Group #: ______________ Signatures of Parent or Legal Guardian

Primary Signatory: Signed: ______________________________________ (Mark one) Parent Legal Guardian Date: ________________________________________ Phone ________________________

Secondary Signatory (if required): Signed: ______________________________________ (Mark one) Parent Legal Guardian Date: ________________________________________ Phone ________________________

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Fall 2014 Mountain Man Thunder Registration Form

Send this form and payment to: LAAC BSA – ATTN Camping

2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026

Registration Due by September 12th 2014 No tour permit required!

Unit Type_____________ Unit Number________________

Unit leader _________________________ Phone No.__________________ Unit leader E-Mail__________________________________

PLEASE REGISTER EACH UNIT ON A SEPARATE FORM NOTE: For Mountain Man Thunder, patrols are limited to a maximum of 8 Scouts or Venturers! Adult Leaders cannot participate as Patrol members. All participants must be registered as BSA Scouts, Venturers or Leaders. No Tigers, Cubs, Webelos, non-BSA registered friends or non-BSA registered family members permitted in camp.*

Patrol Names No. in patrol Patrol Names No. in patrol ______________________ __________ _______________________ __________

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All prices include Camp fees, Activities, and Patch. Registration fee is $15.00 per youth; $10.00 per adult. Everyone attending is expected to register and pay the proper fees. NOTE: You may only bring the number of people registered + a maximum of 3 people more than you register, with the extra fees due at camp check in. No refunds if you bring fewer people than registered! Please make payment by check made out to LAAC BSA and annotate MMT on the memo line.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR: Campers Number of Youth ________ X $15.00 = $ __________ Number of Adults**________X $10.00 = $__________ Totals: Campers________ Fees $_________

SPECIAL NOTES * MOUNTAIN MAN THUNDER IS FOR BSA-REGISTERED SCOUTS, CREWS AND ADULT LEADERS ONLY! PLEASE DO NOT BRING Cubs or UNAUTHORIZED (non-BSA registered) PEOPLE (friends, spouses, younger siblings, etc.) NO animals except working dogs. ** Scouts and Crews require two deep leadership.

If you have questions please contact Danette Verdugo at (213) 413-4400 x344 FAX: (213) 413-7954 Please list Unit point of contact if not the Unit Leader: ___________________ Phone: ____________ _____________

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Mountain Man Thunder Unit Roster Form

Make copies of this form as needed

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Mountain Man Thunder Activities and Craft

Tomahawk Throw

Instruction on how to throw the tomahawk will be provided. All youth participants (with parental approval) will be allowed to try their hand at this sport. Sorry adult leaders, you can just watch.

Flint & Steel Fire Building

General fire building history, safety and instruction on how to start a fire using flint & steel will be provided. Participants, youth and adult, can make char cloth and try to start a fire.

Archery

Standard archery bows and target arrows will be used to demonstrate and instruct participants in the proper use and safety. All youth participants (with parental approval) will be allowed to pull the strings. If time permits, adult participants can give it a try also.

Knots

Rope and knot history and the proper use of five basic Scout knots (square, bowline, sheet bend, clove hitch, and timber hitch) will be explored. Participants, youth and adult, can tie one on during this activity.

Manty Your Load

Moving personal and camp gear always was, and still is, a chore. We’ll give the Scouts a break and provide a standard “load” but they still have to tie it up and manty (carry) it using a travois.

2-Man Bucksaws

The use of forest products started in prehistory and still holds rewards and poses problems. Mountain men brought new ideas to the forest and new ways to solve problems. Companies (patrols) will divide into 2-man teams and each team can wield a bucksaw. Teams can cut two disks which will be branded and can be taken home as souvenirs. Good hand-eye coordination along with teamwork makes for success! If time permits adult participants will be allowed to be cut-ups too.

Black Powder Rifle Shooting – IF PERMITTED, else Spear Throwing

Knowledge of and skill in the use of firearms was almost as essential as knowing to build a fire. Without a good rifle the mountain man was severely handicapped. Sharpshooting meant the difference between life and death, eating well and starvation. Standard black powder precussion type rifles will be used to demonstrate and instruct participants in the proper use and safety. All youth participants (with parental approval) will be allowed to fire the rifles. If time permits, adult participants can give it a try also.

Flapjack’s Game

Observation of the smallest detail was necessary to trap game, put food on the table and survive in the wilderness. This Mountain Man skill is a twist on the well known Kim’s game. It will test your powers of observation and memory in a totally different way. An event for all.

Mountain Man Craft

A craft item for all to make.

Indian Sign Language

The ability to communicate to obtain information or to coordinate the actions of a team has always been a hallmark of civilization. A Native American from one tribe may not have been able to talk to those of another tribe but sign language was understood by all the tribes. Try your hand at a different way to talk!

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Mountain Man Thunder Competitions

Company (Patrol) Yell

The Company (Patrol) Yell is to be given to anyone as designated by the Booshway in Indian sign language. Designation, by means of attire, will be announced at the Leader’s meeting. Each designated person will have a way to acknowledge the company (patrol) giving their “yell.”

Company Emblem (Patrol Flag)

Companies (Patrols) are to carry their flag to all activities. Emblems (flags) to be presented at HQ for judging at designated time (8 AM Saturday) and will be available for pickup just prior to the opening flag ceremony. Use your imagination here people! Elements used to judge the emblems are: Unit number on flag, Company (Patrol) name on flag, emblem (flag) attached to a “flag pole,” originality of design and use of materials and how well does flag reflect the name of the company and the Mountain Man theme.

Costume Competition

Individuals and Companies (Patrols) wishing to enter are to be present, in costume, at the Opening Flag Ceremony (9 AM Saturday.) Although judging will be influenced by popular vote and input by the staff, originality and adherence to period dress will be reviewed. Companies (patrols) should carry their Company Emblem (Patrol flag) with them. The Booshway will be the final judge of this competition.

John Coulter Run

This competition will start and finish at the same location. It is a timed Run, not overall time, but the elapsed time each Company (Patrol) uses for each of the events of the Run. Each Company will proceed from event to event as a group, the entire Company must be present at each event in order for the Company to compete. The Company’s time for each event will be marked on their scorecard. Company with best time (least amount of elapsed time) will be declared the winner. In the unlikely event of a tie the recognition received for Company Yell will be used as a tiebreaker. Time will be subtracted at certain events for proficiency, added at others for lack thereof. Companies are admonished to choose their participants wisely! Events:

Tomahawk - Company chooses a thrower. Thrower is allowed 3 hawks. 30 seconds subtracted for each stick, one minute subtracted if stick is in bull’s-eye. Actual time recorded. Score counted after all 3 hawks are thrown. Archery - Company chooses an archer. Archer is allowed 3 arrows. 30 seconds off for each bull’s-eye. Actual time recorded. Score counted after all 3 arrows are shot. Flint & Steel Fire Building - Entire Company may participate, but remember that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” Time recorded for fire to burn a string suspended 12 inches above and across the center of the fire pan. Lit materials may not be removed from the fire pan. Actual time recorded; however if not done in 5 minutes, score of 6 minutes will be allotted. Knots - Company Leader draws name of knot from hat. Knot drawn must be tied by only one member of the Company. Possibilities are: square, bowline, sheet bend, clove hitch, and timber hitch. Actual time recorded; however if not done in 3 minutes, score of 5 minutes will be allotted.

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Mountain Man Thunder Competitions – cont.

John Coulter Run - continued

Manty Your Load - Entire Company may participate. Load (bale of hay), tarps, poles and rope supplied. Company is to assemble travois using proper lashings, wrap and tie load, place load on travois and transport load by using the travois to the designated area. Knots and lashings will be inspected. 30 seconds added for each improperly tied knot. One minute will be added for each time the load is dropped. 2-Man Bucksaw - Company chooses 2 sawyers. Sawyers cut slice off a log. Actual time will be recorded, however if not done in 3 minutes, score of 4 minutes will be allocated. Black Powder Rifle if permitted; else another event - Company chooses a rifleman. Rifleman is allowed 2 shots. 30 seconds off total event time for each bull’s-eye. This is a skill event; time not recorded for this event due to safety factors.

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MMT Dutch Oven Contest

ATTENTION – Bring this sheet with your dish! Unit type (circle one) Troop Crew Unit Number _______ Patrol _________________ Name of dish: ____________________________________ Rules: 1. Off ground containment for Dutch Oven cooking – no ground fires permitted. 2. Complete judges’ form (below). 3. One category – Dessert 4. Minimum Dutch Oven size is 10 inch diameter. 5. Ingredients may not be precooked or prepared for cooking prior to the Rendezvous. 6. All food preparation must take place at the Unit campsite on the day of the contest. 7. All cooking must be done in Dutch Ovens. 8. Items to be judged must be brought to the judging area in the Dutch Oven with the lid that was used for cooking. Entries will be judged on the following factors: appearance, aroma and presentation; amount (adequate for Patrol + Judge’s tasting); ease of serving; consistency and composition; taste; innovation (new idea/recipe?); degree of difficulty to cook; cook’s smarts. Entries will be accepted between 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM on Saturday at the designated area. Bring your entry and this sheet. Once you are checked in. leave the judging area. Return at 6:30 to pick up your entry.

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Elements: _____ (10) Appearance, aroma and presentation _____ (15) Amount (adequate for Patrol + Judge’s tasting) _____ (10) Ease of serving _____ (15) Consistency and composition _____ (20) Taste _____ (20) Innovation and degree of difficulty to cook _____ (10) Cook’s smarts _____ Total

Judges comments:

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PARKING PERMIT

Mountain Man Thunder

Unit Number: _______ Name: ________________

Vehicle license: ______________________

PARKING PERMIT

Mountain Man Thunder Unit Number: _______ Name: _________________

Vehicle license: ______________________

PARKING PERMIT

Mountain Man Thunder

Unit Number: _______ Name: _________________

Vehicle license: ______________________ Make as many of the above as you need for your Unit. Place one, filled out, in the front windshield of each vehicle on the driver’s side. Please carpool as much as possible. Vehicles are allowed in camp for loading and unloading only. Once unloaded, move vehicle to designated parking area. Violations of this request may result in loss of awards.

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TROOP UNIT CAMPSITE FIRE

FIGHTING ASSIGNMENTS

FRIDAY

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PATROL _____________________________

PATROL FIRE WARDEN

SATURDAY

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PATROL ______________________________

PATROL FIRE WARDEN

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PATROL FIRE WARDEN

FIRE GUARD MUST BE SIGNED OFF EACH MORNING BY THE PATROL FIRE

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THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE POSTED IN YOUR CAMPSITE AT ALL TIMES

Mountain Man Thunder

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FIRE GUARD CHART

IN CASE OF FIRE

IN TROOP CAMPSITE

1. SOUND ALARM by yelling FIRE and notify camp headquarters fire warden.

2. START FIGHTING THE FIRE by using available troop equipment.

3. DROP TENTS if necessary 4. When the central alarm is sounded to warn camp,

quickly mobilize in your troop. Move to your pre-assigned point immediately and await directions.

5. Must have 2 fire buckets, filled with water or dirt, one on each side of each tent entry.

6. Every Unit shall have a 2.5 lb ABC type, or better, fire extinguisher in their kitchen area. The fire extinguisher shall be within easy reach of a person using a stove or other cooking device. The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in proper working condition.

OUTSIDE TROOP CAMPSITE

1. If you discover a fire anywhere in camp, report immediately to camp headquarters so the alarm may be sounded and fire authorities notified.

2. Camp fire warden sounds central alarm and your troop follows step 4 above.

3. Members of the camp staff will man the camp fire-fighting equipment assigned to them, under the direction of camp fire warden. If needed, the Troop will assist as directed by camp fire warden.