SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. When do you finish gathering background information about the lost subject?


  2. Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?


  3. What does declination mean?




  4. How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?




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


  6. Describe a Type 4 search




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




  8. How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?




  9. After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?




  10. How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?




  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


  12. Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?


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




  14. What is the inner layer of clothing used for


  15. What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?




  16. What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?


  17. How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?




  18. How can you determine how far away lightening is?


  19. What is an advantage of simplex?


  20. What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?




  21. True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.


  22. What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in

    a water search?


  23. Name the three types of trained search dogs


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




  25. Name two hazards in sewers.


  26. Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.




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


  28. What is the first sign of hypothermia?




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