World Trade Center Disaster
The United States has sustained the most brutal terrorist attack in history. Thousands of its citizens have been murdered and many more injured. Others...
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Search and Rescue and Related Associations
American Red Cross
Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference
Colorado Search and Rescue Board
Landsbjörg - Association of Icelandic Rescue Teams
Maryland Search Teams...
Dogs In Search & Rescue
Most of us have seen search and rescue dogs locating lost children on television shows. On TV, dogs use any means possible to find...
Topographical Map Basics
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
What is a Topographic Map?
A topographical map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. Traditionally,...
Holiday Safety Tips And Greetings !
The holiday season can be a hectic time. The potential for injury rises at holiday time with increases in, burns, fires, thefts, robberies, etc.
Each...
Survival In The Wilderness
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
General Land Survival Tips
In extreme weather (hot or cold), do not use the vehicle as a shelter....
Benefits
Benefits
of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR...
News
"Task Force Times"
The Official Publication of the U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force
Current Issue - Fall 2002
Back Issues
Summer 2002
Spring 2002
Winter 2001 / 2002
Fall 2001
Summer...
Driving In Emergencies and Disasters
Disaster driving! In times of emergency, people often react incorrectly, either staying with or abandoning their cars at the wrong time. This mistake, can...
Critical Incident Stress Management Training
The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training is sponsored throughout the year by the U.S. SAR Task Force at various locations in Pennsylvania, New...
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