Frequently Asked Questions By Prospective Personnel
What type of organization is the U.S. SAR Task Force?
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force is a private not-for-profit organization which is...
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...
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...
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...
Child Survival – Lost in the Woods
Child Survival Education
Child Survival
This Child Survival program is presented to students, cubs scouts, boy scouts, girl scouts, guides, parents and interest groups across...
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...
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
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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Berben Insignia
Campmor
Choice Marketing
CMC Rescue Supply
Confined Space Rescue Systems and Backboards
Gall’s Public Safety Supply
GlowLites
ITT Nightvision
Lab Safety Equipment
Petzl
PMI
Rescue Specialists Unlimited
SAR Camp Equipment Company
Search Gear Equipment
Speleo Headlamps
Sportsman’s...
The United States Search and Rescue Rangers
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
When a person is lost or endangered or when a disaster occurs, seconds can mean the difference between life...
Chief & Senior Officers
Steven L. Labov, MEMS, CISM, MSO, CERT-3, TAPI
Chief of Department
William R. Ludwig, III, CERT-3, TAPI
Assistant Chief
Stephanie C. Mangigian, RN, CISM
Captain Medical Disaster Operations Unit Commander
Robert E. McKenna, CERT-3,...
