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?
- What are the components of physical conditioning? (hint: SAFE)
- In a survival situation, which of the necessities of life should be
a person's highest priority?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- What is a "cat hole" used for?
- How deep should a "cat hole" be?
- When are ticks most active?
- Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?
- What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- Is recovering a body an urgent matter?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- True or False? A searcher can enter a person's yard without permission.
- When conducting a search of a building why must each floor be secured?
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
- What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
