Basic SAR Exam (study guide 1)
questions with correct answers 2025-
2026
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-
2026
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
