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Firem'n Chip
This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires.
The Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader,
that he understands his responsibility to do the following:
1. Read and understand fire use and safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook.
2. Secure necessary permits (regulations vary by locality).
3. Clear all flammable vegetation at least 5 feet in all directions from fire (total 10 feet).
4. Attend to fire at all times.
5. Keep fire-fighting tools (water and/or shovel) readily available.
6. Leave fire when it is cold out. Subscribe to the Outdoor Coda and Leave- No- Trace
(The Scout's "Firem'n Rights" can be taken from him if he fails in his responsibility.)
Totin' Chip
This certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. The Scout must show
his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he
understands his responsibility to do the following:
1. Read and understand wood tools use and safety rules from the Scout Handbook.
2. Demonstrate proper handling, care or the following...
-- Scout Knife
--Ax
--Saw
3. Use knife, and saw as tools, not playthings.
4. Respect all safety rules to protevt others.
5. Respect property and not cut living trees.
6. Subscribe to the Outdoor Code.
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(The Scout's "Totin' Rights" can be taken from him if he fails in his responsibility.)
Leave No Trace Award
1.Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
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2. On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
3.Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges (or do No.3 under the Scouter requirements).
4.Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project.
5.Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your Scoutmaster (or Advisor).
6.Draw a poster or build a model to demonstrate the differences in how we camp or travel in high-use and pristine areas.