SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank

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1

Name two types of avalanches

  • loose snow (sluff, powder) avalanche
  • slab avalanche

2

What documents do you need to operate a snowmobile or quad on a SAR operation?

  • registration
  • insurance
  • Canada Safety Council safe operators certificate (typically)

3

Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response

  • weather consideration
  • terrain consideration
  • seasonal considerations
  • access considerations
  • avalanche considerations

4

Which parts of your body are most quick to suffer frostbite?

  • face/ears/nose
  • hands
  • feet
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