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.



  • How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?

  • After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?



  • How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?



  • If you wanted as close to 100% POD as possible, what type of search would you use?



  • What does a confinement team do?



  • What is a search cube?



  • 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?



  • Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?

  • What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?



  • When are ticks most active?

  • How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?

  • How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9



  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?

  • Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?



  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

  • Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.



  • 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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