SAR TECH III STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
drive changes in training, equipment, material - Answer-A thorough
critique or After Action Review is a critical component of all aspects of
emergency response. A critique may help managers
In Service - Answer-Resources at an incident will be one of the
following
Last Known Point (LKP) - Answer-is defined as the last place the
subject is verifiably known to have been.
Point Last Seen (PLS) - Answer-the location at which someone can
confirm that the subject was visually identified.
Initial Planning Point (IPP) - Answer-is considered the starting point at
which initial assessment and decisions can be ascertained.
Information - Answer-items below are not a category of SAR resources
201 - Answer-On arrival the searcher should sign in using the ICS-
_____ form.
, Air Scent Canines - Answer-detect the scent of "human rafts" (dead
human skin cells) as they float through the air. These dogs generally do
not discriminate from one scent generator to another. These dogs are
usually worked off lead. Air scent dogs are extremely useful in
covering large areas, especially if no one has been in those areas.
Tracking Canines - Answer-are trained to follow a specific scent
matching that of the scent generator, such as from an article of clothing,
bed sheets or pillowcases, etc. These canines work on lead, and follow
very closely on the trail of where the subject traveled, regardless of
wind.
Police Canines - Answer-are sometimes known as "tracking" and "sniff
and bite" dogs. These dogs will track criminal suspect footsteps based on
crushed vegetation or the suspect's adrenaline scent. These dogs are also
trained to protect their handler from any aggressive action by attacking
and biting the aggressor. These dogs work both on and off leash.
Because of their trained aggressive behavior they may not be always
suitable for missing person searches, especially in the urban
environment.
Human Remains Detection Canines - Answer-are used to alert on the
specific scent of human remains, including those buried
Disaster Canines - Answer-are usually air scent discriminating dogs that
are trained to alert upon
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
drive changes in training, equipment, material - Answer-A thorough
critique or After Action Review is a critical component of all aspects of
emergency response. A critique may help managers
In Service - Answer-Resources at an incident will be one of the
following
Last Known Point (LKP) - Answer-is defined as the last place the
subject is verifiably known to have been.
Point Last Seen (PLS) - Answer-the location at which someone can
confirm that the subject was visually identified.
Initial Planning Point (IPP) - Answer-is considered the starting point at
which initial assessment and decisions can be ascertained.
Information - Answer-items below are not a category of SAR resources
201 - Answer-On arrival the searcher should sign in using the ICS-
_____ form.
, Air Scent Canines - Answer-detect the scent of "human rafts" (dead
human skin cells) as they float through the air. These dogs generally do
not discriminate from one scent generator to another. These dogs are
usually worked off lead. Air scent dogs are extremely useful in
covering large areas, especially if no one has been in those areas.
Tracking Canines - Answer-are trained to follow a specific scent
matching that of the scent generator, such as from an article of clothing,
bed sheets or pillowcases, etc. These canines work on lead, and follow
very closely on the trail of where the subject traveled, regardless of
wind.
Police Canines - Answer-are sometimes known as "tracking" and "sniff
and bite" dogs. These dogs will track criminal suspect footsteps based on
crushed vegetation or the suspect's adrenaline scent. These dogs are also
trained to protect their handler from any aggressive action by attacking
and biting the aggressor. These dogs work both on and off leash.
Because of their trained aggressive behavior they may not be always
suitable for missing person searches, especially in the urban
environment.
Human Remains Detection Canines - Answer-are used to alert on the
specific scent of human remains, including those buried
Disaster Canines - Answer-are usually air scent discriminating dogs that
are trained to alert upon
