SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank
From PCSAR
| Question | Answer | |
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| SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/1 | Name two types of avalanches | * loose snow (sluff, powder) avalanche
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| SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/2 | What documents do you need to operate a snowmobile or quad on a SAR operation? | * registration
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| SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/3 | Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response | * weather consideration
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| SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/4 | Which parts of your body are most quick to suffer frostbite? | * face/ears/nose
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Q: Name two types of avalanches?
A:
- loose snow (powder) avalanche
- slab avalanche
Q: On a SAR operation, do you need to have license to operate a snowmobile or quad?
A: yes
Q: Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response?
A:
- weather consideration
- terrain consideration
- seasonal considerations
- access considerations
- avalanche considerations
