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?



  • 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?



  • What does a confinement team do?



  • What is a search cube?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.

  • What's the minimum amount of hours of sleep a responder should have?



  • 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?



  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?

  • Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?



  • 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?



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

  • Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.



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