SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- 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.
- What are the 3 heights for search zones?
- What are the two categories of search techniques? Give an example of both.
- 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?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- What are some ways to control fear in yourself?
- What are the 6 necessities of life?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?
- How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?
- Why is it important to stay well hydrated?
- When are ticks most active?
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
- What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
- Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?
- True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.
- What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?
- Name the three types of trained search dogs
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?
- What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?
- What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?
