SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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

  • Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?

  • What does declination mean?



  • How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?



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

  • Describe a Type 4 search



  • Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.



  • How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?



  • After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?



  • How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?

  • What are some ways to control fear in yourself?



  • What is the inner layer of clothing used for

  • What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?



  • What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?

  • How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?



  • How can you determine how far away lightening is?

  • What is an advantage of simplex?

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



  • True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.

  • What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in

    a water search?

  • Name some items of SAR technology.

  • What are the two most common animals used in SAR?



  • Name two hazards in sewers.

  • Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.



  • Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.

  • What is the first sign of hypothermia?



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