SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank

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SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/1 Name two types of avalanches * loose snow (sluff, powder) avalanche
  • slab avalanche
SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/2 What documents do you need to operate a snowmobile or quad on a SAR operation? * registration
  • insurance
  • Canada Safety Council safe operators certificate (typically)
SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/3 Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response * weather consideration
  • terrain consideration
  • seasonal considerations
  • access considerations
  • avalanche considerations
SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/4 Which parts of your body are most quick to suffer frostbite? * face/ears/nose
  • hands
  • feet

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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
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