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What is the fourth wilderness survival priority?

Priority four is to build a fire.

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  1. Gather food
  2. Start hiking
  3. Build a fire ✔

Why: A safe fire can provide warmth, dry clothing and signal rescuers. In the priority list, it comes after shelter and before signaling.

Huh, didn't know that: The pamphlet also says a fire can raise morale.

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The campfire placed fourth because the competition was heated.
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Answer: Build a fire. A safe fire can provide warmth, dry clothing and signal rescuers. In the priority list, it comes after shelter and before signaling.

  1. Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf
    3. Seek shelter. 4. Build a fire. 5. Signal for help.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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