Orientation and Safety
Operations performed on ground and inland waters
Where is GSAR responsible for search and rescue operations ?
What signal word is used during a practice exercise to indicate a real incident has occurred ?
No Duff
Creates controlled friction in moving ropes
What is an Italian/Munter Hitch used for ?
Adjust your compass for declination in your area
What is the first step when getting oriented with a map or compass?
What are: depth of water , current , Bottom Conditions and Downstream Hazards?
These factors are needed to be considered before crossing a creek/
35 meters from landing zone
What is the distance that persons should stand from a helicopter if not working directly with the crew?
What is LKP
What is the abbreviation for the spot where a subject was last though to have been?
Tracks illuminated by low angle flashlight show up more readily
What are advantages to searching at night?
These are a set of coordinates that mark a specific location
What are Waypoints?
What are Spark, Tinder, Fuel, and Oxygen
What are four requirements for a successful fire ?
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) clean up
Which activity is not supported by EMBC / SAR
Communicating delicate information via radio
What circumstances would the use of code words be appropriate?
What is 6 Team Members
The minimum number of rescuers in a stretcher team?
The phrase "In the door then up the stairs" refers to?
What is the process for reading UTM maps ...Easting First then Northing Second
What are Long Claws, Shoulder Hump, Short Round Ears
Name three characteristics of a grizzly bear?
Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance and Administration
What are the five functions of the Incident Command Structure (ICS) ?
Rapid response within 48 hours of call out
What increases the chances of subjects survival?
Wat ar signature Track
Footprint characteristics unique to the subject being followed ?
Zero Degrees Longitude
What degree is Greenwich Mean Time ?
What is "Cotton Kills"
Andy's motto on clothing selection for SAR?
Fatigue and Lack of Skill
What are two types of Subjective Hazards ?
Incident Action Plan
What are team assignments determined through?
This type of rope does not stretch, is stronger and more abrasion resistant
What is a Static Rope?
What is a Col, Pass or Saddle
On a contour line map, these are represented by a "U" or "V" shape where the ground rises and descends on opposite sides?
What is a Mirror
This type of device signals more aircrafts than any other signaling devices ?