SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- Can you use a South American compass in North America?
- Is a GPS effective in a canyon?
- Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.
- How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?
- After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?
- How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?
- If you wanted as close to 100% POD as possible, what type of search would you use?
- What does a confinement team do?
- What is a search cube?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.
- What's the minimum amount of hours of sleep a responder should have?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?
- What is a "cat hole" used for?
- When are ticks most active?
- Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?
- What is hypothermia?
- Why are water searches considered high urgency?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- What are the two most common animals used in SAR?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?
- How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9
- Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?
