SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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

  2. Is a GPS effective in a canyon?



  3. Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.



  4. What additional considerations are involved in a night search?

  5. When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?



  6. What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.



  7. What is a sound sweep?



  8. What are the 3 heights for search zones?



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



  10. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  11. What are 3 major contributors to loss of water in the body for SAR workers?

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



  13. What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?

  14. What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?



  15. Should you drink water straight out of a stream?

  16. What can you potentially get from untreated water?



  17. When are ticks most active?

  18. Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?

  19. What is hypothermia?



  20. What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?

  21. Why are water searches considered high urgency?



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

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



  24. How are multistory buildings searched?

  25. Name two hazards in sewers.



  26. What direction should you point your antenna?

  27. What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?



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