SAR Fundamentals/Day 3 start up/Content Review

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  • How do you tell the elevation difference between two adjacent brown lines on a topo map?

  • How can you tell which way is uphill on a topo map?



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

  • What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?



  • Typically how many people are lifting the stretcher during a carry operation?

  • What is "continuity of evidence"?

  • What does an Easting represent?

  • What is the easting of the central meridian of every UTM zone?



  • On a 1:50,000 topo map, how far in the real world does the space between grid lines represent?

  • Where can you find true north lines on a topo map?

  • Which member of the ICS overhead team is responsible for briefing and debriefing search teams?

  • List three types of fire starter you could have in a ready pack.

  • What is the weight distribution for a proper pack?



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