Torch

Torches are given to every Survivor castaway when they first go to Tribal Council. As the castaways light their torches for the first time, Jeff recites, "Grab a torch and get fire; in this game, fire represents your life. When it's gone, so are you." The castaways take their torches with them to every Tribal Council, and the eliminated castaway will have his or her torch snuffed at the end of each Tribal Council where it will remain in the background for later councils.

Redemption Island
When Redemption Island is in play, the ousted castaway would take his or her torch with them, when the eliminated contestant leaves the arena, the Production Team take the torch from the camp site.

Further Appearences
Torches are typically seen in the background during camp scenes and are the key element during the traditional Rites of Passage