1. Follow DRSABCD. 
2. Lie the patient down in a cool or shaded area.
3. STRIP the patient of as much clothing as possible.
   If the patient does not improve quickly (within 10 minutes), call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. 
4. SOAK the patient with any available water. 
5. FAN the patient continuously. 
6. Give cold water to the patient to drink if they are fully conscious and able to swallow. 

If practical and possible, immersing the patient in a bath of cold water is the most effective cooling method. 

For the patient more than 5 years old 

1. Immerse the patient (whole body from the neck down) in a bath of cold water (preferably 1–7˚) for 15 minutes. 
2. Continuously observe the patient to ensure an open airway in case of any change in their level of consciousness. 

If a cold bath is not available, use a combination of the following: 

1. Wet the patient with cool or cold water under a shower or with a hose or other source of running water. 
2. Apply cold packs to the neck, groin, armpits, facial cheeks, palms of hands, soles of feet. 
3. Repeatedly wet the skin with a wet cloth or spray bottle. 
4. Fan continuously. 

For the patient less than 5 years old 

1. Place the patient in a bath of lukewarm water (if available) and sponge frequently. 

If a bath is not available, use a combination of the following: 

1. Wet the patient with cool or cold water under a shower or with a hose or other source of running water. 
2. Repeatedly wet the skin with a wet cloth or spray bottle. 
3. Fan continuously.