Family Disaster Supplies
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could...
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. ...
Picture Gallery
Helicopter Removing Victim After Transfer From Ambulance For Long Distance Transport To Medical Facility
United States Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter Readying For Mission
Display of Air...
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...
Tsunami
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Tsunami, also known as seismic sea waves, are caused by sudden changes in the seafloor, generally earthquakes and...
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...
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...
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
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Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
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...
Our Editors
With a degree in medicine, Michael Volker has made it his mission to educate as many people as possible about health, fitness, medicine and supplements. In order to help people with various problems, Michael reviews and tests the best supplements on the market. Thus, he wants to provide clarity and protect the interested parties from bad purchases.
