SAR Fundamentals/Ready Pack/Question bank

1

How many first aid kits do you need on a team?

There has to be at least one person with a first aid kit.

10

What is a reasonable size for a ready pack?

25-35L

11

What should you do with the gear in your ready pack before there is an incident?

Become familiar with it; use it.

12

When should your ready pack be ready to use?

Before you get the call to respond

13

Why are packs that have frames better as a ready pack?

They distribute the weight from the shoulders to the hips.

14

Where in your pack should the heaviest items go?

In the bottom and close to your back.

2

How many hours should your ready pack be able to support you?

24 hours

3

What is the weight distribution for a proper pack?

70% hips, 30% shoulders

4

How many people should you pack your ready pack for?

1 - yourself

5

How much water should you have?

At least 1 L

6

List three types of fire starter you could have in a ready pack.

• flint & steel
• fire paste
• matches
• lighter

7

Besides a 24-hr ready pack, what could you bring to a search?

• 3-day tub

8

How much should your ready pack weigh?

20-35 lbs

9

How many option of fire starting should you have?

At least 2.