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 does a confinement team do?
- What is a search cube?
- What additional considerations are involved in a night search?
- When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?
- What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.
- What is a sound sweep?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- What are 3 major contributors to loss of water in the body for SAR workers?
- Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?
- Should you drink water straight out of a stream?
- When are ticks most active?
- What is a SPOT?
- What direction should you point your antenna?
- True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.
- What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in
a water search?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
- What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
