Frequently Asked Questions By Prospective Personnel

What type of organization is the U.S. SAR Task Force? The United States Search and Rescue Task Force is a private not-for-profit organization which is...

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...

Dog  Bite  Safety

Preventing and Avoiding Dog Bites An estimated 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year.  While some 2,500 of these...

Topo Map Tips

United States Search and Rescue Task Force KNOW THE TERRITORY - TIPS ON TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS When you are on a search and rescue mission, especially...

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...

Requirements For Ranger Status 

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Ranger applicants must have the following upon application.  This ensures a well-rounded expert in the emergency services field.   Upon acceptance...

Cold  Water  Survival

Cold Water What is it?  It is difficult even for an expert to define.  It is estimated to be around and under the temperature of...

How You Can Assist The U.S. SAR Task Force

The United States Search and Rescue Task Force provides services to the community at no charge.  However, the cost of providing search and rescue...

Hurricanes

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Picture of Hurricane From Space - Note The "Eye" In The Center What is a Hurricane? Hurricanes are high speed...

Earthquakes

One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects.  An earthquake is a sudden...

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