SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  1. When do you finish gathering background information about the lost subject?

  2. Is a GPS effective in a canyon?

  3. Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.



  4. What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness?



  5. When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?

  6. What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.



  7. What is a sound sweep?



  8. What are the 3 heights for search zones?



  9. What are the two categories of search techniques? Give an example of both.



  10. Describe a Type 4 search



  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  12. Why is it important for SAR workers to be in good physical and mental condition?

  13. The ability to critically self-reflect is an important element of survival? True or False.



  14. What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?

  15. List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)



  16. How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?

  17. Why is it important to stay well hydrated?



  18. Name 2 environmental problems found in the Pincher Creek area.

  19. What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?

  20. What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?



  21. Why are water searches considered high urgency?

  22. Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?



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

  24. What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?



  25. Name two hazards in sewers.

  26. Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.



  27. What is hypothermia?

  28. At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?



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