SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • What does declination mean?

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



  • Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What does a confinement team do?

  • What is a search cube?



  • What additional considerations are involved in a night search?



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



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



  • What is a sound sweep?



  • What are the 3 phases for emergency survival?

  • What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?

  • Why is it important to stay well hydrated?

  • List 2 potential hazards when SAR responds to a disaster, with collapsed buildings.

  • 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?



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

  • What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?

  • True or False? A searcher can enter a person's yard without permission.

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