SAR Fundamentals/Technology
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| + | O: Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR. | ||
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| + | * snowmobiles | ||
| + | * 4WD | ||
| + | * ATV | ||
| + | * mountain bikes | ||
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| + | Q: What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog? | ||
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| + | A: Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed | ||
| + | vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in | ||
| + | the air. | ||
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| + | Q: What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR? | ||
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| + | * they run on batteries | ||
| + | * they distract you | ||
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| + | Q: What are the two most common animals used in SAR? | ||
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| + | * dogs | ||
| + | * horses | ||
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| + | Q: What does PLB stand for? What does it do? | ||
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| + | Personal Location Beacon. | ||
| + | It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by | ||
| + | satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location. | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 25 March 2011
- SAR Fundamentals Manual:
- Ch.15 "SAR Resources and Technology"
- Ch.27 "Hand and Power Tools for Rescue"
- Basic SAR Skills Manual:
- F-5 "SAR Technology"
- F-11 "SAR Transportation"
- typically assigned reading
- otherwise 0.5 hr
- 2005-02 10:22 - 10:40, 15:05 - 15:20
Question bank
Q: Name some items of SAR technology.
A:
- GPS
- Cell phone
- LED lights
- computer
O: Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.
A:
- snowmobiles
- 4WD
- ATV
- mountain bikes
Q: What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?
A: Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in the air.
Q: What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
A:
- they run on batteries
- they distract you
Q: What are the two most common animals used in SAR?
A:
- dogs
- horses
Q: What does PLB stand for? What does it do?
A: Personal Location Beacon. It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location.
