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.
- Describe a Type 4 search
- Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.
- 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?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- What are 3 major contributors to loss of water in the body for SAR workers?
- Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- How deep should a "cat hole" be?
- What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?
- When are ticks most active?
- What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?
- What is a SPOT?
- What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in
a water search?
- What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.
- What is the first sign of hypothermia?
