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See {{subpage|Question bank}} | See {{subpage|Question bank}} | ||
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+ | Q: Name some items of SAR technology. | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * GPS | ||
+ | * Cell phone | ||
+ | * LED lights | ||
+ | * computer | ||
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+ | Q: Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR. | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * snowmobiles | ||
+ | * 4WD | ||
+ | * ATV | ||
+ | * mountain bikes | ||
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+ | Q: What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog? | ||
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+ | A: Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed | ||
+ | vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in | ||
+ | the air. | ||
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+ | Q: What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * they run on batteries | ||
+ | * they distract you | ||
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+ | Q: What are the two most common animals used in SAR? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * dogs | ||
+ | * horses | ||
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+ | Q: What does PLB stand for? What does it do? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | Personal Location Beacon. | ||
+ | It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by | ||
+ | satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location. | ||
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+ | Q: Name the three types of search dogs listed in the SAR skills handbook? | ||
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+ | A: Tracking, trailing, air scent | ||
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== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == |