SAR Fundamentals/Inland water

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		+	Q: Why are water searches considered high urgency?
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		+	A: They are high urgency due to the potential for hypothermia and
		+	drowning.
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		+	Q: Is recovering a body an urgent matter?
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		+	A: no.

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Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.19 "Inland Water Search"

typically assigned reading

otherwise 0.5hr

2005-02 13:20 - 13:38

Question bank

Q: Name some safety guidelines for a search near water?

A:

• wear a PFD
• don't go in above knees
• don't enter flood waters

Q: Using a rope, what is the best way to cross a river?

A: With the rope on a downsteam angle.

Q: What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in a water search?

A:

• PFD
• whistle
• throw bag
• poles
• binoculars

Q: Why are water searches considered high urgency?

A: They are high urgency due to the potential for hypothermia and drowning.

Q: Is recovering a body an urgent matter?

A: no.