SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. Can you use a South American compass in North America?


  2. Is a GPS effective in a canyon?




  3. Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.




  4. What are the 3 heights for search zones?


  5. What are the two categories of search techniques? Give an example of both.




  6. Describe a Type 4 search




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




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




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




  10. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


  11. What are the 4 mental steps of emergency management? (Hint - STOP)


  12. Name water treatment methods.




  13. What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?


  14. What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?




  15. What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?


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




  17. When are ticks most active?


  18. What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?


  19. What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?




  20. Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?


  21. True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.




  22. What does PLB stand for? What does it do?


  23. Name some items of SAR technology.




  24. When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?


  25. What is the 300-meter rule?




  26. What is a SPOT?


  27. What direction should you point your antenna?




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