Distress Flares: Types of Approved Distress Flares
There are four types of approved distress flares:
- Type A: Rocket parachute flare (red)
- Type B: Multi-star flare (red)
- Type C: Hand-held flare (red)
- Type D: Smoke signal—buoyant or hand-held (orange)
![Rocket Parachute Flare](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2173/attachments/original/CN-type-A-distress-signal.jpg?1551796328)
Type A: Rocket Parachute Flare (red)
![Multi-Star Flare Multi-Star Flare](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2174/attachments/original/CN-type-B-distress-signal.jpg?1551796329)
Type B: Multi-Star Flare (red)
![Hand-Held Flare Hand-Held Flare](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2175/attachments/original/CN-type-C-distress-signal.jpg?1551796329)
Type C: Hand-Held Flare (red)
![Smoke Signal Smoke Signal](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2176/attachments/original/CN-type-D-distress-signal.jpg?1551796330)
Type D: Smoke Signal—Buoyant or Hand-Held (orange)