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?
- What does declination mean?
- How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?
- Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?
- 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.
- How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?
- After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?
- 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 are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?
- What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?
- What can you potentially get from untreated water?
- How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?
- List 2 potential hazards when SAR responds to a disaster, with collapsed buildings.
- What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?
- What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?
- Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?
- True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
- Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.
