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...
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...
Family Disaster Planning
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you...
Special Services Unit
The Special Services Unit of the United States Search and Rescue Task Force handles general community relations and other areas of responsibility that do not...
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...
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...
About Fingerprints
Fingerprints form before birth and, except for cuts resulting in permanent scars and diseases such as leprosy, remain unchanged until the body decomposes after...
Benefits of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
United States
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR Task Force Specialist
Training in numerous...
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...
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