Readyman Requirements

Do all of these:

1.With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Courage Character Connections.

a. Know: Define the importance of each courage step: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful. Explain how memorizing the courage steps helps you to be ready.

b. Commit: Explain why it is hard to follow the courage steps in an emergency. Tell when you can use the courage steps in other situations (such as standing up to a bully, avoiding fights, being fair, not stealing or cheating when tempted, etc.)

c. Practice: Act out one of the requirements using these courage steps: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful.

2. Explain what, first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.

3. Explain how you can get help quickly if there is an emergency in your home. Make a "help list" of people or agencies thatt can help you if you need it. Post it near a phone or in another place with easy access.

4. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used.

5. Show whal to do for these "hurry cases":

6. Show how to treat shock.

7.Show first aid for the following:

8. Tell what: steps must be taken for a safe swim with your Webelos den, pack, family, or other group. Explain the reasonts for the buddy system.

And do two of these:

9. Explain six safety roles you should follow when "driving" a bicycle.

10. Explain the importance of wearing safety equipment when participating in sports activities (skating, skateboarding, etc.)

11. Make a home fire escape plan for your family.

12. Explain how to use each item in a first aid kit.

13. Fell where accidents are most likely to happen inside and around your home.

14. Explain six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car.

15. Attend a first aid demonstration at a Boy Scout troop meeting, a Red Cross center, or other community event or place.