SAR Fundamentals/Technology

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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


Q: 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.

Personal tools