SEARCH AND RESCUE TECHNICIAN
LEVEL III (SAR TECH) EXAMINATION
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SAR Tech III Exam – Full Coverage (All Content Areas)
The Search and Rescue Technician Level III (SAR Tech
III) exam evaluates foundational knowledge, operational
awareness, and basic field skills required for entry-level
SAR personnel. The coverage includes:
1. SAR Fundamentals
SAR system structure and organization
Roles and responsibilities of SAR Tech III personnel
Incident Command System (ICS) basics
Legal and ethical considerations in SAR operations
Safety culture and risk management principles
2. Search Operations
Search theory (probability of detection, probability of
area)
, Search tactics (hasty search, grid, line, contour)
Clue awareness and tracking fundamentals
Lost person behavior categories
Terrain and environmental considerations
3. Rescue Fundamentals
Basic rescue principles and priorities
Scene safety and hazard recognition
Introduction to rope rescue systems and knots
Patient access and extrication basics
4. Navigation
Map reading (topographic maps, symbols, scale)
Compass use and triangulation
GPS basics
Route planning and terrain association
5. Survival Skills
Shelter construction
Fire building
Water procurement and purification
Personal survival priorities (STOP principle)
6. Medical Knowledge
, Basic first aid and CPR
Patient assessment (primary and secondary survey)
Hypothermia, heat exhaustion, dehydration
Bleeding control and shock management
7. Communication
Radio communication protocols
SAR signaling techniques
Documentation and reporting
Team communication and coordination
8. Equipment
Personal SAR gear
Team equipment usage
Maintenance and inspection
Proper packing and load management
SAR Tech III MCQs
1.
, During a hasty search operation, a team member notices
broken vegetation and disturbed soil along a trail. What
should be the MOST appropriate immediate action?
A. Ignore the signs and continue covering more ground
quickly
B. Mark the location, document findings, and report to
team leader
C. Leave the area immediately to avoid contaminating
evidence
D. Begin a full grid search without notifying command
Answer: B
Rationale: Clue awareness is critical; marking and
reporting ensures coordinated search planning and
preserves evidence integrity.
2.
A SAR Tech III is assigned to a search team operating
under ICS. Who do they report to directly in the field?
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Team Leader
D. Planning Section Chief
Answer: C
Rationale: SAR Tech III personnel report to their
LEVEL III (SAR TECH) EXAMINATION
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SAR Tech III Exam – Full Coverage (All Content Areas)
The Search and Rescue Technician Level III (SAR Tech
III) exam evaluates foundational knowledge, operational
awareness, and basic field skills required for entry-level
SAR personnel. The coverage includes:
1. SAR Fundamentals
SAR system structure and organization
Roles and responsibilities of SAR Tech III personnel
Incident Command System (ICS) basics
Legal and ethical considerations in SAR operations
Safety culture and risk management principles
2. Search Operations
Search theory (probability of detection, probability of
area)
, Search tactics (hasty search, grid, line, contour)
Clue awareness and tracking fundamentals
Lost person behavior categories
Terrain and environmental considerations
3. Rescue Fundamentals
Basic rescue principles and priorities
Scene safety and hazard recognition
Introduction to rope rescue systems and knots
Patient access and extrication basics
4. Navigation
Map reading (topographic maps, symbols, scale)
Compass use and triangulation
GPS basics
Route planning and terrain association
5. Survival Skills
Shelter construction
Fire building
Water procurement and purification
Personal survival priorities (STOP principle)
6. Medical Knowledge
, Basic first aid and CPR
Patient assessment (primary and secondary survey)
Hypothermia, heat exhaustion, dehydration
Bleeding control and shock management
7. Communication
Radio communication protocols
SAR signaling techniques
Documentation and reporting
Team communication and coordination
8. Equipment
Personal SAR gear
Team equipment usage
Maintenance and inspection
Proper packing and load management
SAR Tech III MCQs
1.
, During a hasty search operation, a team member notices
broken vegetation and disturbed soil along a trail. What
should be the MOST appropriate immediate action?
A. Ignore the signs and continue covering more ground
quickly
B. Mark the location, document findings, and report to
team leader
C. Leave the area immediately to avoid contaminating
evidence
D. Begin a full grid search without notifying command
Answer: B
Rationale: Clue awareness is critical; marking and
reporting ensures coordinated search planning and
preserves evidence integrity.
2.
A SAR Tech III is assigned to a search team operating
under ICS. Who do they report to directly in the field?
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Team Leader
D. Planning Section Chief
Answer: C
Rationale: SAR Tech III personnel report to their
