Survival At Sea
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Abandoning The Ship
Inflating rafts have proved to be much more efficient in survival situations than dinghies. The well-prepared...
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...
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...
Fire Safety at Home
Facts & Figures
15 of every 16 homes (94%) in the United States have at least one smoke alarm.
One-half of home fire deaths...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
EDUCATIONAL AND REFERENCE INFORMATION
ABC News
CNN News
Dictionary
Emergency Management Network
Encyclopedia Britannica
Firefighting.com
Jems Communications (emergency services information & publications)
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
Pennsylvania Firefighter Magazine
Philadelphia Inquirer
SAROne Rescue Directory
Requirements To Join The Task Force
The U.S. SAR Task Force consists of specialists from all walks of life who have a common interest in helping others in need.
We limit...
Dogs In Search & Rescue
Most of us have seen search and rescue dogs locating lost children on television shows. On TV, dogs use any means possible to find...
Search and Rescue and Related Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
911, Fire, Police, Medical Resources Web Site
Avalanche Bulletins - Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
Choice Marketing
Delaware Valley Orienteering Association
Disaster...
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...
