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?

  • Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?

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



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



  • 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?



  • After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What are some ways to control fear in yourself?

  • What are the 6 necessities of life?



  • What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?

  • Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?



  • How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?

  • What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?



  • How thick must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?

  • What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?

  • What is an advantage of simplex?



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

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



  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

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



  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.

  • What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?



  • At what temperature does shivering stop.

  • What are your muscles doing in
    • mild hypothermia?
    • severe hypothermia?



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