SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?
- What does declination mean?
- How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?
- 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?
- How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?
- Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?
- Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?
- The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.
- What is the inner layer of clothing used for
- What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?
- Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?
- What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?
- How can you determine how far away lightening is?
- 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?
- 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?
- Name the three types of trained search dogs
- Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?
- How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9

