SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. On a search, are you more likely to become physically or mentally tired first?

  2. The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as?

  3. Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?



  4. What does declination mean?



  5. Describe a Type 4 search

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



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



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



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



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



  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  12. What are 3 major contributors to loss of water in the body for SAR workers?

  13. Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?



  14. The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three factors. What are they?

  15. What is the inner layer of clothing used for



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

  17. What can you potentially get from untreated water?



  18. What is a PFD & what is it used for?

  19. What direction should you point your antenna?

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



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

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



  23. What are the two most common animals used in SAR?

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



  25. How are multistory buildings searched?

  26. Name two hazards in sewers.



  27. What are your muscles doing in
    • mild hypothermia?
    • severe hypothermia?


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



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