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?

  • The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as?

  • Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?



  • What does declination mean?



  • 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.



  • The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three factors. What are they?

  • What is the inner layer of clothing used for



  • What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?

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



  • What is a PFD & what is it used for?

  • What is an advantage of simplex?

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



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

  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?



  • 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?



  • What are the 5 methods of heat loss from the body?

  • Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?



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