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 does a confinement team do?

  • What is a search cube?



  • 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?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.

  • What's the minimum amount of hours of sleep a responder should have?



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

  • What is the inner layer of clothing used for



  • What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?

  • Should you drink water straight out of a stream?



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

  • What is a SPOT?

  • What direction should you point your antenna?



  • True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.

  • What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in

    a water search?

  • What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?

  • What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?



  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.

  • What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?



  • Name the 3 degrees of freezing injuries.

  • Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.



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