SAR Fundamentals/Incident anatomy/Part 1/Question bank
From PCSAR
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What is PCSAR's call-back number? |
627-5804 | |
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Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning? |
Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own. E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check. | |
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Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident? Why? |
Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience. | |
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Whose safety do you consider most important when searching? |
Your own. | |
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What does P.O.D. stand for? |
Probability of Detection. | |
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Name the six phases of an incident. |
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What two form are used in the initial stages of a search? |
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What are the 3 levels of search urgency? |
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How many "red flags" are needed to suggest an urgent response? |
one | |
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Who performs the search urgency analysis? |
A search manager working with the tasking agency. | |
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Which of these is not used to determine search urgency?
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gender | |
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Why sign in? |
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What is the first and last paper you see on a search? |
The sign-in/sign-out sheet. | |
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List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search? |
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What happens if you forget to sign out? |
Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back. | |
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Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission? |
This depends on the tasking agency. Police can say no or yes for evidence. No trophy photos. Evidence photos could be used in court. | |
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What phone number can be used by police and other SAR groups to call out Pincher SAR? |
627-2262 or 627-5804 | |
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What is an Incident Commander and what is that person's job? |
The person in charge at the incident. Sets objectives & priorities. Has overall responsibility at the incident. | |
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What does it mean to be "tasked"? |
To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority, e.g. RCMP. |
