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 additional considerations are involved in a night search?

  • When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?



  • 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.



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What are the 4 mental steps of emergency management? (Hint - STOP)

  • Name water treatment methods.



  • What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?

  • What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?



  • How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?

  • Why is it important to stay well hydrated?



  • When are ticks most active?

  • What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?

  • What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?



  • What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?

  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?



  • What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?

  • What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?



  • When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?

  • What is the 300-meter rule?



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