SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review
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- How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?
- Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?
- Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.
- When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?
- What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.
- What is a sound sweep?
- 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
- 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 percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?
- What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?
- What can you potentially get from untreated water?
- How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?
- What are a few things do's and don't if you encounter a
bear?
- At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?
- What is the number one killer outdoors?
- Why are water searches considered high urgency?
- Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?
- What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
- What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.
- What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?
- What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?
