Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
Training Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Avalanche Search and Rescue Dog Training
Bryson’s Canine Training
Canadian Coast Guard College--SAR Training Faculty
Dive Rescue International
Emergency Response International
ERI, International
Life...
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...
Family Disaster Supplies
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could...
In Memoriam
Line-of-duty Deaths of
Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel
This web site memorial section is dedicated to public safety personnel who gave their life for...
Avalanches
Avalanches can happen wherever there is snow lying on ground of sufficient angle. Accidents in recent years in most mountain areas
Avalanches
Avalanches can happen wherever...
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...
THE FEMA CERT PROGRAM
"Working Together, So Others May Live"
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT)
Following a major disaster or emergency, public safety personnel may not be able to meet all...
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....
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
