Topo Map Tips
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
KNOW THE TERRITORY - TIPS ON TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS
When you are on a search and rescue mission, especially...
Critical Incident Stress Management Team
Critical Incident Stress (like the illusion background on this page) can be very deceiving, hence the necessity of the CISM team. The United States...
Ranger’s Awards
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Welcome to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force Awards Center!
The U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force...
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
The Elk Bath picture above, was taken by the Alaskan Type I Incident Management Team (John McColgan) on August 6, 2000 on the East...
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Community Emergency Response Team
United
States Department of Agriculture CERT Team upon completion of hands-on training
Task
Force Specialist Joseph Zajewski is pictured...
Tornadoes
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
One of the most destructive natural phenomena, tornadoes are swirling winds that spin at phenomenal speeds of up...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
Topographical Map Basics
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
What is a Topographic Map?
A topographical map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. Traditionally,...
Heat Related Illnesses
Fluid Balance
All the body's fluids make up one large body fluid pool. Losses of fluid from any one source is reflected in the levels...
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