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...
Thunderstorms
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
The key ingredient that defines a thunderstorm is lightning. Since lightning creates thunder, a storm with lightning is...
Benefits of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
United States
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR Task Force Specialist
Training in numerous...
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...
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...
Training Information
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Avalanche Search and Rescue Dog Training
Bryson’s Canine Training
Canadian Coast Guard College--SAR Training Faculty
Dive Rescue International
Emergency Response International
ERI, International
Life...
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...
Children’s Education and Games
How familiar are you with nature and animals in the outdoors?
Take the quiz below and find out! The answers are either "True" or "False".
The...
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...
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...
