SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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

  • What does declination mean?

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



  • Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?



  • Describe a Type 4 search

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



  • 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?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • Why is it important for SAR workers to admit their physical limits?

  • What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?



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

  • What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?



  • What is a "cat hole" used for?

  • How deep should a "cat hole" be?



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

  • Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?

  • What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?



  • What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in a water search?

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



  • What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?

  • What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?



  • When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?

  • What is the 300-meter rule?



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