Lay evergreen boughs over
the base to hold kindling.
Light the fire starter and
gently blow on it to ignite the kindling.
Add medium sized wood
pieces and then larger logs or lengths of larger branches to keep the fire
going.
Prevention of Heat Loss
Always remember that the human body loses heat through conduction,
convection, evaporation, radiation and respiration. Here are some tips to help
you retain body heat.
Cover your nose and mouth
with loosely knit fabric such as woolen mittens.
Wear layers of clothing that
breathe.
Put an insulating cover
between your body and the ground. Evergreen boughs work great.
Always keep your hands,
head and feet covered.
Protect your body from wind
by retreating to a sheltered area.
Get Help
Send for help. If possible
send two members of your party. Be sure they mark the path and note
landmarks when they are traveling out of the area. They should also keep
track of the distance and time.
When those people reach a
telephone, they should notify a park ranger or the local sheriff. These
people will then call the appropriate rescue team.
Be sure to give the park
ranger or sheriff the number of the phone where the call is made. Arrange for
rescue workers to meet the people who called for help.
Hopefully you will never experience a need for this information, but make a
copy of it and place it in your first aid kit. Be sure to take along safety
equipment that will help you survive if the worst happens. Be prepared.