SAR Fundamentals/Technology/Question bank

1

Name some items of SAR technology.

• GPS
• Cell phone
• LED lights
• computer

2

Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.

• snowmobiles
• 4WD
• ATV
• mountain bikes

3

What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?

Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in the air.

4

What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?

• they run on batteries
• they distract you

5

What are the two most common animals used in SAR?

• dogs
• horses

6

What does PLB stand for? What does it do?

Personal Location Beacon. It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location.

7

Name the three types of trained search dogs

Tracking, trailing, air scent

8

What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?

Batteries run out of power. Batteries get cold.

9

What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?

• less weight
• take less power
• slower to wear out