Lesson One Flashcards
Most important thing to survival?
Prevention
What is cold water?
70 and below. 50 is dangerous
What four body parts do you want to protect?
Head, Back of Neck, Armpits, Groin
What is T.P.A and when do you wear it?
Thermal
Protective
Aid
On the life raft
What color must all survival equipment be?
International Orange
Where must PFDs be stowed?
Work stations
Berthing Areas
Because CO2 is used to inflate the raft, what must you make sure to do for the safety of personnel?
Make sure proper ventilation
What is the most important thing (equipment) on the life raft?
Sea Anchor
How much does 1 gal of salt water weigh?
8.32 lbs
Why do you form pods with the other life raft’s?
Easier to spot
What does E.P.I.R.B stand for?
Emergency
Position
Identification
Radio
Beacon
What is the distance for using fire extinguisher?
4-6 ft
What does P.A.S.S stand for?
(Related to Fire extinguisher)
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What is the vhf international distress channel?
Ch. 16
What is the international single sideband (ssb) distress channel?
2182 kHz (kilohertz)
