SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- What does declination mean?
- How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?
- Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?
- Describe a Type 4 search
- Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.
- 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?
- 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 are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?
- What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?
- Should you drink water straight out of a stream?
- What can you potentially get from untreated water?
- List 2 potential hazards when SAR responds to a disaster, with collapsed buildings.
- What is hypothermia?
- At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?
- What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in
a water search?
- What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?
- What direction should you point your antenna?
- What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?

