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1
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Name 5 priorities in the order of the safety pyramid.
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- 1. self
- 2. team
- 3. bystanders
- 4. subject
- 5. equipment
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10
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Name three categories of SAR skills.
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search, rescue, and survival/support skills
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11
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Who determines what risk level you will work at during a search?
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Ultimately you will decide how far you are willing to go based on factors such as skill, fitness, present physical/environmental conditions and overall team ability. Overall safety for yourself, you team and the subject are always the primary concerns.
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12
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Who are you working for during a search operation?
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The lost person/subject.
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13
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What are the 3 types of searches and what area of government is responsible for each area?
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- Sea - federal
- Air - federal
- Ground - provincial
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14
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Are SAR workers covered by WCB?
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Yes.
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15
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Why is prevention a priority when dealing with SAR incidents?
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Prevention is much less costly in both funds & labour (volunteer), than searching / incident procedures / mobilization.
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16
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Should a SAR group respond without being tasked?
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No, under most circumstances
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17
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If a SAR incident happens in a national park, who normally responds?
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Park wardens
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2
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What should a searcher consider with all decisions and actions?
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3
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Name the core elements of a SAR incident (LAST).
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- Locate
- Access
- Stabilize
- Transport
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4
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What qualities are looked for in a SAR worker?
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- Proficient
- Humble
- Able
- Competent
- Knowledgeable
- Solicitous
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5
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Name 3 skills required in SAR?
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- navigation
- first aid
- survival
- communications
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6
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What is the provincial SAR organization?
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SAR Alberta
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7
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What is a tasking agency?
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Agency which has jurisdiction & responsibility for initiating and paying for a search.
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8
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List at least three tasking agencies.
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- RCMP
- city police
- Parks Canada
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9
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How long is the search manager course?
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5 days
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