SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. When do you finish gathering background information about the lost subject?

  2. Is a GPS effective in a canyon?

  3. Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.



  4. What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness?



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

  6. What does a confinement team do?



  7. What is a search cube?



  8. What additional considerations are involved in a night search?



  9. When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?



  10. What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.



  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  12. What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?

  13. What are the 3 phases for emergency survival?



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

  15. List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)



  16. How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?

  17. Why is it important to stay well hydrated?



  18. Name 2 environmental problems found in the Pincher Creek area.

  19. What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?

  20. What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?



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

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



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

  24. What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?



  25. What is the 300-meter rule?

  26. True or False? A searcher can enter a person's yard without permission.



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

  28. Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.



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