SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
From PCSAR
Student Name:
Date:
- Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.
- Can you use a South American compass in North America?
- Is a GPS effective in a canyon?
- 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?
- In a survival situation, which of the necessities of life should be
a person's highest priority?
- What is the body's normal temperature?
- Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?
- What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?
- How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?
- What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?
- If a strange dog approaches you, what would be the correct first reaction?
- What are your muscles doing in
- mild hypothermia?
- severe hypothermia?
- What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for 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?
- What are the two most common animals used in SAR?
- What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?
- When conducting a search of a building why must each floor be secured?
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?
- What is an advantage of simplex?
