SAR Fundamentals/Hazards

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A: A PFD is a personal floatation device and designed to serve
A: A PFD is a personal floatation device and designed to serve
one primary purpose - to help keep the wearer's head above water.
one primary purpose - to help keep the wearer's head above water.
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Q: What are a few things do's and don't if you encounter a
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bear?
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A:
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* do make noise
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* don't approach
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* don't run
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* do retreat
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Q: What is the best way to avoid a snake bite?
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A: Don't be in the same area as a snake
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Q: What should you do if you get bitten by a snake?
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A:
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* first aid
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* transport to nearest medical facility.
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Q: When are ticks most active?
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A: Spring & early summer
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Q: Name some do's and don't's when dealing with wildlife?
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A:
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* don't approach
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* don't run
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* remain calm
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* think
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Q: What should you do if a team members is bit by a dog?
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A:
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* control bleeding
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* ensure ABC's
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* wash would with soap and water
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* report the bite to animal control or police

Revision as of 15:24, 25 March 2011

SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.8 "Problems Associated with Specific SAR Environments"
Basic SAR Skills Manual:
  • Ch.9 "Environmental Hazards in SAR"
  • Ch.10 "Animal, Insect, Snake Hazards"
usually assigned reading
otherwise 0.5 hr

Question bank

Q: Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission?

A:

  • human
  • wildlife - bear, cougar, elk, moose, wolves


Q: How thichk must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?

A: 8 to 12 inches


Q: Name 2 environmental problems found in the Pincher Creek area.

A:

  • Wind
  • Mountains


Q: What is a PFD & what is it used for?

A: A PFD is a personal floatation device and designed to serve one primary purpose - to help keep the wearer's head above water.


Q: What are a few things do's and don't if you encounter a bear?

A:

  • do make noise
  • don't approach
  • don't run
  • do retreat


Q: What is the best way to avoid a snake bite?

A: Don't be in the same area as a snake


Q: What should you do if you get bitten by a snake?

A:

  • first aid
  • transport to nearest medical facility.


Q: When are ticks most active?

A: Spring & early summer


Q: Name some do's and don't's when dealing with wildlife?

A:

  • don't approach
  • don't run
  • remain calm
  • think


Q: What should you do if a team members is bit by a dog?

A:

  • control bleeding
  • ensure ABC's
  • wash would with soap and water
  • report the bite to animal control or police
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