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United States Search and Rescue Task Force FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS Flash floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Amazon Books Choice Marketing Federal Express Montgomery County Department of Public Safety National Center For Missing & Exploited Children Occupational Safety and Health...

Facts & Figures 15 of every 16 homes (94%) in the United States have at least one smoke alarm. One-half of home fire deaths...

This website proudly displays the awards bestowed upon the Task Force by various agencies around the world.   We are pleased to display these awards...

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

Line-of-duty Deaths of Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel This web site memorial section is dedicated to public safety personnel who gave their life for...

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...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Wind Chill Index   Environmental Temperature °F Calm 40° 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° Wind Speed Apparent Temperature °F 5 MPH 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° –10   10 MPH 30° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –20° –25° 15 MPH 25° 15° 10° 0° –5° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° 20 MPH 20° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –25° –30° –35° –45° 25 MPH 15° 10° 0° –5° –15° –20° –30° –35° –45° –50° 30 MPH 10° 5° 0° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° –50° –55° 35...

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...

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...