Questions & Answers
Community Emergency Response Team
How Do We Start A CERT Program?
CERT requires a partnership between community members and local government, emergency management and response agencies. ...
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of ticks that are infected with Borreli burgdorferi. On the Pacific Coast, the bacteria are transmitted to...
Chief’s Advisory Council
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force Chief's Advisory Council was implemented as an advisory board that may counsel the Chief in their...
Ranger’s Awards
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Welcome to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force Awards Center!
The U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In Memoriam
Line-of-duty Deaths of Military Personnel
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force, its Officers, Supervisors, Rangers and Specialists would like to express their sincere...
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...
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