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 Summer...

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

Michael Volker

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.

Most Read Posts