SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank

1

Name two types of avalanches

• loose snow (sluff, powder) avalanche
• slab avalanche

2

What documents do you need to operate a snowmobile or quad on a SAR operation?

• registration
• insurance
• Canada Safety Council safe operators certificate (typically)

3

Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response

• weather consideration
• terrain consideration
• seasonal considerations
• access considerations
• avalanche considerations

4

Which parts of your body are most quick to suffer frostbite?

• face/ears/nose
• hands
• feet