Basic SAR Exam (study guide 1)
questions with correct answers 2025
search and rescue - CORRECT ANSWER -are two separate disciplines
search - CORRECT ANSWER -is a field investigation
uses all the searchers' powers of observation to gather clues to find the lost subject
Rescue - CORRECT ANSWER -
is removing the subject from a place of danger to a place of safety, or to needed services
Congress - CORRECT ANSWER -
has directed the NPS to provide for public safety in the national parks
"Aid to Visitors in Emergencies" - CORRECT ANSWER -
Legislative authority: U.S. Code, Title 16,Section 12,
save a life - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recent court cases have determined the NPS is not legally obligated to risk life and limb to
not to proceed with the SAR mission - CORRECT ANSWER -
If the risks are too great, the NPS has the authority
charge for SAR missions - CORRECT ANSWER -Generally, the NPS does not
civil suits to recover costs or even criminal charges - CORRECT ANSWER -
However, if there is gross negligence on the part of the search subject, the NPS may proceed
with
questions with correct answers 2025
search and rescue - CORRECT ANSWER -are two separate disciplines
search - CORRECT ANSWER -is a field investigation
uses all the searchers' powers of observation to gather clues to find the lost subject
Rescue - CORRECT ANSWER -
is removing the subject from a place of danger to a place of safety, or to needed services
Congress - CORRECT ANSWER -
has directed the NPS to provide for public safety in the national parks
"Aid to Visitors in Emergencies" - CORRECT ANSWER -
Legislative authority: U.S. Code, Title 16,Section 12,
save a life - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recent court cases have determined the NPS is not legally obligated to risk life and limb to
not to proceed with the SAR mission - CORRECT ANSWER -
If the risks are too great, the NPS has the authority
charge for SAR missions - CORRECT ANSWER -Generally, the NPS does not
civil suits to recover costs or even criminal charges - CORRECT ANSWER -
However, if there is gross negligence on the part of the search subject, the NPS may proceed
with
