SAR Fundamental/Day 6 start up/Content Review

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  • If you are standing directly between two landmarks, can you use them to triangulate your position?


  • How much time do you deduct from your trip for every 1000 ft (300m) that you go down?


  • On hill sides or mountains, which side of the trail should you stand on when being passed by horses/mules?


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


  • Name two types of avalanches




  • What is the area outside the search area called?


  • What does P.L.S. stand for?




  • List some of the people that may be contacted to get information on the lost person?


  • When putting yourself in the subject's "shoes", what 3 questions should you ask yourself?




  • What does ICS stand for?


  • Who calls the shots if a weather warning (e.g. tornado) may come through a search area?




  • Who on the field team should participate in the briefing?


  • Name 3 things that you would fill out or ask on a briefing.




  • What is the role of the Team Leader?


  • What is the primary responsibility of the Team Leader?




  • Personal tools