IN MEMORIAM

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In Memoriam

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Line-of-duty Deaths of Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel This web site memorial section is dedicated to public safety...

Volcanoes 

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Volcanic eruptions are among the Earth's most powerful and destructive forces. Imagine hearing a volcano erupt thousands of...

Blizzards

What is a blizzard? Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities.  While...

Ropes & Knots

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Ropes A rope is an indispensable lifeline for a climber, rescuer, etc.  It is one of the few elements...

Children’s Education and Games

How familiar are you with nature and animals in the outdoors? Take the quiz below and find out!   The answers are either "True" or "False". The...

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...

Compass  Basics

Quick Map Basics Review For Compass Use Part of a 7.5-minute topographic map at 1:24,000 scale A topographic map tells you where things are and how...

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...

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...

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