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.
- What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- When are ticks most active?
- What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?
- What is an advantage of simplex?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- Is recovering a body an urgent matter?
- What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?
- Name the three types of trained search dogs
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
- What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
