Core Education

The following questions are answered: 1. What is the difference between GPS and GIS? 2. How can the weather affect the RCCNZ’s searches? 3. Do search and rescue use a GPS or some sort of tracking device just in case you get lost? 4. How do you train search and rescue dogs and what is the best breed for search and rescue? 5. How long does it take for a rescue dog to find someone? 6. What is your best search and rescue story? 7. How much time difference between a rescue mission and a recovery mission and do digital maps help reduce this? 8. Can you explain why maps are important in a search and rescue mission? 9. What was the free software that Karl mentioned earlier, that anyone can download and use to make their own maps? Spell it please. Notes: Google Maps is also free. Schools can also use ArcGIS for free. QGIS.