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?


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


  • Is a GPS effective in a canyon?




  • Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.




  • 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?


  • What are some ways to control fear in yourself?


  • What are the 6 necessities of life?




  • What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?


  • What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?




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


  • How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?




  • When are ticks most active?


  • What is an advantage of simplex?


  • What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?




  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?


  • Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?




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


  • What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?




  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.


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




  • Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.


  • What is the first sign of hypothermia?




  • Personal tools