SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • When do you finish gathering background information about the lost subject?

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

  • Can you use a South American compass in North America?



  • Is a GPS effective in a canyon?



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

  • 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?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What is your best survival tool?

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



  • Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?

  • What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?



  • What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?

  • What is a "cat hole" used for?



  • If a strange dog approaches you, what would be the correct first reaction?

  • How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9

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



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

  • What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in

    a water search?

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

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



  • When conducting a search of a building why must each floor be secured?

  • How are multistory buildings searched?



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