SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- 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.
- How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?
- After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?
- How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?
- If you wanted as close to 100% POD as possible, what type of search would you use?
- What does a confinement team do?
- What is a search cube?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- What is the body's normal temperature?
- What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- Why is it important to stay well hydrated?
- Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?
- When are ticks most active?
- Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.
- What is the first sign of hypothermia?
- Why are water searches considered high urgency?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- Name the three types of trained search dogs
- Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?
- How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?
