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Wind and Wind Chill Calculations
Wind and Wind Chill Calculations hot!
Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 26
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for estimating wind speed and calculating wind chill.
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Weather Reading Notes
Weather Reading Notes hot!
Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 29
Tips and tricks for reading and predicting changing weather patterns from field observations.
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Severe Weather Management
Severe Weather Management hot!
Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 30
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for severe weather management. It covers what to do in the field when weather threatens. Lightning and wind are the main focus of the guidelines.
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Search and Rescue in Canada
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Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 27
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for SAR information in Canada. The Ground and Maritime SAR systems are explained and key contact information is provided for various responding agencies.
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Risky Business - Prevention, Control & Mitigation
Risky Business - Prevention, Control & Mitigation hot!
Date added: 03/29/2008      Hits: 16
This session introduces hazard identification as a skill and prevention, control and mitigation as management strategies. The notes are a two-page handout often distributed during the session.
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Navigation Quick Reference
Navigation Quick Reference hot!
Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 30
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for common navigation challenges. Need to work out a grid reference in Lat/Long or UTM? Adjust for declination? This sheet covers these and other navigation tips.
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Helicopter Operations
Helicopter Operations hot!
Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 11
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for helicopter activities. A series of diagrams highlight basic helicopter safety procedures as well as explain how to prepare an emergency landing point for various sizes of helicopters.
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Emergency Radio Communication
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Date added: 04/08/2008      Hits: 20
This resource has been formatted as a reference sheet for radio communications. It covers common radio types and their capabilities, emergency distress signaling, the phonetic alphabet and a script for making an emergency call.
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