Use within three miles of a rescuer. Throw downwind.
Cloud lasts three or four minutes.
Orange Hand-held Smoke Cloud lasts approximately one minute. Orange smoke is easy for a rescue helicopter to see.
Red Hand-held Flare Use day or night within three miles of a rescuer. Hold by the handle only, as the metal casing gets very hot. Hold the flare downwind and horizontally to protect your hands.
Red Parachute Rocket Remove cap. 10° downwind
All brands of flares operate differently. Read the instructions before they are needed in a real emergency. Check flares are in date.