SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. What does declination mean?


  2. How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?




  3. Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?




  4. Describe a Type 4 search


  5. Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.




  6. How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?




  7. After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?




  8. How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?




  9. If you wanted as close to 100% POD as possible, what type of search would you use?




  10. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


  11. The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.


  12. What's the minimum amount of hours of sleep a responder should have?




  13. What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?


  14. What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?




  15. Should you drink water straight out of a stream?


  16. What can you potentially get from untreated water?




  17. List 2 potential hazards when SAR responds to a disaster, with collapsed buildings.


  18. What is hypothermia?


  19. At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?




  20. What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in a water search?


  21. What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?




  22. What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?


  23. What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?




  24. Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.


  25. What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?




  26. What direction should you point your antenna?


  27. What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?




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