SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. On a search, are you more likely to become physically or mentally tired first?


  2. Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?


  3. Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.




  4. Can you use a South American compass in North America?




  5. What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.


  6. What is a sound sweep?




  7. What are the 3 heights for search zones?




  8. What are the two categories of search techniques? Give an example of both.




  9. Describe a Type 4 search




  10. Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.




  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


  12. What is the body's normal temperature?


  13. What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?




  14. What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?


  15. Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?




  16. Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?


  17. What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?




  18. How thick must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?


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


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




  21. Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?


  22. Is recovering a body an urgent matter?




  23. What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?


  24. What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?




  25. How are multistory buildings searched?


  26. Name two hazards in sewers.




  27. At what temperature does shivering stop.


  28. What are your muscles doing in
    • mild hypothermia?
    • severe hypothermia?