Editing SAR Fundamentals/Incident anatomy/Part 1

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{{prompt|List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.}}
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See {{subpage|Question bank}}
See {{subpage|Question bank}}
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Q: What is PCSAR's call-back number?
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A: 627-5804
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Q: Why sign in?
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* To see what resources are available
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* to keep track of who is there (accountability)
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* WCB coverage
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Q: What is the first and last paper you see on a search?
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A: The sign-in/sign-out sheet.
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Q: List 3 responsibilities an individual should assume in participating in a search?
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* Personal "ready pack"
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* Properly dressed
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* Physically & mentally prepared
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* Skills & limitations to be relayed to team leader
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Q:
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What happens if you forget to sign out?
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A:
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Expect a phone call at home or on cell to ensure you are back.
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Q:
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Is it a good idea to take digital photographs during a SAR mission?
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A:
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This depends on the tasking agency.
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Police can say no or yes for evidence.
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No trophy photos.
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Evidence photos could be used in court.
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Q: What is the number to call out Pincher SAR?
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A: 627-2262 or 627-5804
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Q: What is an Incident Commander and what
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is that person's job?
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The person in charge at the incident.
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Sets objectives & priorities.
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Has overall responsibility at the incident.
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Q: What does it mean to be "tasked"?
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To be called on to respond to an incident by a legal authority,
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e.g. RCMP.
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Who besides the Search Manager should be responsible for planning/pre-planning?
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Individual searchers should pre-plan on their own.
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E.g. regular work schedule, fuel in vehicle, SAR equipment in check.
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Q:
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Should you be part of the critique if you were not at the incident?
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Why?
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Yes. You can learn a lot from other's experience.
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Whose safety do you consider most important when searching?
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Your own.
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What does P.O.D. stand for?
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Probability of Detection.
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Q: Name two phases of an incident.
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* Planning
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* Notification
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* Strategy
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* Operation & tactics
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* Suspension
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* Critique
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Q: What two form are used in the initial stages of a search?
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* Missing person questionnaire
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* search urgency chart
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Q: What are the 3 leves of search urgency?
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* Urgent response
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* Measured response
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* Investigate & evaluate
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How many "red flags" are needed to suggest an urgent response?
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one
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Who perform the search urgency analysis?
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A search manager working with the tasking agency.
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