SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as?
- Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?
- What does declination mean?
- 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?
- Why is it important for SAR workers to admit their physical limits?
- What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?
- The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three
factors. What are they?
- What is the inner layer of clothing used for
- Should you drink water straight out of a stream?
- What can you potentially get from untreated water?
- What is a PFD & what is it used for?
- What are your muscles doing in
- mild hypothermia?
- severe hypothermia?
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for 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 are the two most common animals used in SAR?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?
- What is the 300-meter rule?
- What direction should you point your antenna?
- What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?
