SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?

  • Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.



  • Can you use a South American compass in North America?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • 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?



  • What are some ways to control fear in yourself?

  • What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?

  • What is a "cat hole" used for?

  • How thick must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?

  • Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?

  • What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?



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

  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.

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