SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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


  2. Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?


  3. Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.




  4. Can you use a South American compass in North America?




  5. What are the 3 heights for search zones?


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




  7. Describe a Type 4 search




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




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




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




  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


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


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




  14. What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?


  15. Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?




  16. Why is it important to stay well hydrated?


  17. Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?




  18. How thick must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?


  19. What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?


  20. How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?




  21. Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?


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




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


  24. What does PLB stand for? What does it do?




  25. Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.


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




  27. What is the number one killer outdoors?


  28. Name the 3 degrees of freezing injuries.