SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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

  • Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?

  • What does declination mean?



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



  • What is a sound sweep?

  • What are the 3 heights for search zones?



  • 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?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?

  • What are the 3 phases for emergency survival?



  • What is the inner layer of clothing used for

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



  • What is a "cat hole" used for?

  • How deep should a "cat hole" be?



  • How can you determine how far away lightening is?

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

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



  • Is recovering a body an urgent matter?

  • Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?



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

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



  • What is the 300-meter rule?

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



  • What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?

  • What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?



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