Shelter is anything that provides protection from environmental hazards. The environment influences shelter site selection and factors which you must consider before constructing an adequate shelter. The techniques and procedures for constructing shelters for various types of protection are also presented. The need for shelter is threefold-as a place for protection from the … [Read more...] about SHELTER
CLOTHING
Clothing is an important asset and is the most immediate form of protection. Clothing is important in staying alive, especially if food, water, shelter, and fire are limited or unobtainable. This is especially true in the first stages of an emergency situation because you must work to satisfy other needs. If you are not properly clothed, they may not survive long enough to … [Read more...] about CLOTHING
Proper Body Temperature
Factors that can Transfer Body Heat Body heat can be transferred by radiation, conduction, convection, evaporation, and respiration. Understanding how heat is transferred and the methods by which that transfer can be controlled can help IP keep the body's core temperature in the 96°F to 102°F range Radiation as the Primary Cause of Heat Loss Radiation is the … [Read more...] about Proper Body Temperature
Four elementary needs for Survival
Maintaining Life Four elementary needs of a person in any situation which are categorized as the integral components of maintaining life are: 1) personal protection, 2) sustenance, 3) health and 4) travel. Personal Protection The human body is comparatively fragile. Without protection, the effects of environmental conditions (climate, terrain and life forms) and CBRNE … [Read more...] about Four elementary needs for Survival
Fire Lays
Most fires are built to meet specific needs or uses, either heat, light, or preparing food and water. The following configurations are the most commonly used for fires and serve one or more needs Tepee The Tepee Fire can be used as a light source and has a concentrated heat point directly above the apex of the tepee which is ideal for boiling water. To build a … [Read more...] about Fire Lays