Fire 1. In the event of a small campsite fire, the adult leaders on- site will assume responsibility and start fighting the fire with assistance from the members of the unit using available equipment. If the Camp Director cannot be reached by phone or radio, send two Scouts to report the fire to the Camp Director and/or other adult staff. Additional help will be dispatched to assist. 2. If the fire is in a program area, the program staff will assume responsibility and start fighting the fire with the assistance of Scouts and leaders in the area. If the Camp Director cannot be reached by phone or radio, send two Scouts to report the fire to the Camp Director and/or other adult staff. Additional help will be dispatched to assist. 3. If a fire gets out of control and threatens the safety of the camp, the Camp Director will oversee the evacuation of camp with the assistance of the Camp Ranger and adult staff. Coordination will take place with the local Fire Department through 911. 4. The Camp Director will notify local authorities as necessary. 5. When the situation is under control, the Camp Director will notify the Scout/Council Executive Lost Swimmer Notify the Camp Director and Health Officer immediately! 1. All actions in the water will be under the direction of the Aquatics Director. Overall responsibility rests with the Camp Director. 2. Upon suspicion of a lost swimmer, Scouts will be instructed to pair up with their swimming buddy and staff will confirm pairs. 3. After a headcount is taken, the swimmers will be instructed to get out of the water immediately. Swimmers may be instructed to leave the area or to remain while the situation is resolved. 4. The swimmer’s buddy will be interviewed concerning the location of the swimmer or possible misplacement of the swimmer’s tag. 5. Upon suspicion of a lost swimmer, the Aquatics Director will notify the Camp Director and Health Officer. The Health Officer will respond to the Aquatics Area and stand by until the swimmer is found. 6. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the staff members and designated others will search the entire waterfront area. Appropriate water searches will also be carried out by the Aquatics staff and qualified assistants. The Camp Director may request additional staff and assistance. 7. While the Aquatics Director is searching the waterfront area, the Camp Director will initiate the Missing Scouts or Leaders Procedures.
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