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?