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Coast Guard Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. What is the international distress signal frequency for VHF radio?

    Answer: Channel 16

    VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency monitored by the Coast Guard.

  2. What does the acronym MAYDAY signify in a radio distress call?

    Answer: Grave and imminent danger to life or vessel

    MAYDAY is the international voice distress signal indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

  3. In a search and rescue case, what does SAR stand for?

    Answer: Search And Rescue

    SAR stands for Search and Rescue, a core Coast Guard mission.

  4. What color is a standard Coast Guard-approved distress flare at night?

    Answer: Red

    Red aerial and handheld flares are the recognized nighttime visual distress signals.

  5. What is the first priority when responding to a person overboard?

    Answer: Shout 'man overboard' and keep visual contact

    Immediately alerting the crew and maintaining continuous visual contact with the victim is the top priority.

  6. What does an EPIRB transmit when activated?

    Answer: A distress signal with location to satellites

    An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon transmits a distress alert and position to search and rescue satellites.

  7. During a vessel fire, what is the correct action for a small galley grease fire?

    Answer: Use a Class B fire extinguisher or smother it

    A grease fire is a Class B fire and should be smothered or extinguished with a Class B extinguisher, never water.