SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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

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

  • Is a GPS effective in a canyon?



  • Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.



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

  • What is a sound sweep?



  • What are the 3 heights for search zones?



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



  • Describe a Type 4 search



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



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.

  • What's the minimum amount of hours of sleep a responder should have?



  • What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?

  • What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?



  • How deep should a "cat hole" be?

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



  • When are ticks most active?

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

  • What is a SPOT?



  • Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?

  • Is recovering a body an urgent matter?



  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

  • Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.



  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.

  • What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?



  • Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.

  • What is the first sign of hypothermia?



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