Orientation and Safety
GSAR is responsible for search and rescue operations in these areas
What are ground and inland waters
A signal word used during a practice exercise to indicate a real incident has occurred
What is No Duff ?
This knot creates controlled friction in moving ropes and is used to lower loads like patients on low slopes.
What is an Italian or Munter Hitch ?
The angle between the direction a compass needle points (magnetic north) and the direction to the geographic North Pole (true north) Hint. This must be adjusted prior to using a compass along with a map.
What is declination?
Depth of water , current , bottom conditions and downstream hazards are examined before this activity
What are considerations before crossing a creek ?
The distance that SAR members should stand from a helicopter if not working directly with the crew
What is 35 meters from landing zone?
These are often spotted in the lower compartment door to the command vehicle
Where would you find the search managers keys?
Track illumination by angled flashlight, reduced noise, and increased visibility of fires or beacons aid in this activity
What are advantages to searching at night?
These are a set of coordinates that mark a specific location
What are Waypoints?
Adequate spark, tinder, fuel, and oxygen are vital for this survival skill
What are four requirements for a successful fire ?
This activity is not supported by EMCR or SAR teams
What is clean up of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) ?
Delicate information relayed via radio would be spoken this way
When would you communicate using code words ?
This team requires at least 6 members
What is a stretcher team?
The phrase "In the door then up the stairs" applies to?
What is the process for reading UTM maps ...Easting First then Northing Second
Long Claws, Shoulder Hump, Short Round Ears are characteristics of this animal
What is a grizzly bear?
This member can be referred to as the "Quarter Master " of the overnight events as he seems to have every item on the planet in his 100lbs pack.
Who is Jeff?
This effective team action to a callout can increase a subjects chance of survival?
What is rapid response within 48 hours
These footprint characteristics are unique to the subject being followed
What are Signature Tracks ?
Zero Degrees Longitude is also known as
What degree is Greenwich Mean Time ?
Andy's motto on clothing selection for SAR
What is the phrase "Cotton Kills" ?
Two types of Subjective Hazards
What are fatigue and lack of skill ?
Team assignments are determined through this set of guidelines
What is an Incident Action Plan?
This type of rope does not stretch, is stronger and more abrasion resistant
What is a Static Rope?
He is responsible for guiding PRGSAR"s fame and fortune on social media
Who is Brady ?
This type of device signals more aircrafts than any other signaling devices
What is a Mirror ?