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?
- Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.
- What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness?
- The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as?
- 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?
- Why is it important for SAR workers to admit their physical limits?
- What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?
- List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)
- True or False? Down keeps most of its insulation value when wet.
- What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?
- What is a "cat hole" used for?
- Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission
- How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9
- Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- Is recovering a body an urgent matter?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?
- What is the 300-meter rule?
- When should you not thaw a frost bite?
- At what temperature does shivering stop.
