First Aid Merit Badge

We will have a special First Aid Merit Badge meeting on Thursday night, May 28th, 7:00pm at the Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Our goal is to finish the final requirement needed to earn this important badge. I would encourage everyone to review the following and be prepared for some very hands-on training.

First Aid Merit Badge Requirement #3
Do the following:

1. Explain what action you should take for someone who shows signals of shock, for someone who shows signals of a heart attack, and for someone who shows signals of stroke.
2. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person. Then demonstrate proper technique in performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor.
3. Explain the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
4. Show the steps that need to be taken for someone suffering from a severe cut on the leg and on the wrist. Tell the dangers in the use of a tourniquet and the conditions under which its use is justified.
5. Explain when a bee sting could be life threatening and what action should be taken for prevention and for first aid.
6. Explain the symptoms of heatstroke and what action needs to be taken for first aid and for prevention.