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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...

The U.S. SAR Task Force consists of specialists from all walks of life who have a common interest in helping others in need.  We limit...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Wind Chill Index   Environmental Temperature °F Calm 40° 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° Wind Speed Apparent Temperature °F 5 MPH 35° 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –5° –10   10 MPH 30° 20° 15° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –20° –25° 15 MPH 25° 15° 10° 0° –5° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° 20 MPH 20° 10° 5° 0° –10° –15° –25° –30° –35° –45° 25 MPH 15° 10° 0° –5° –15° –20° –30° –35° –45° –50° 30 MPH 10° 5° 0° –10° –20° –25° –30° –40° –50° –55° 35...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count.  In turn, they depend on us...

Avalanches can happen wherever there is snow lying on ground of sufficient angle. Accidents in recent years in most mountain areas Avalanches Avalanches can happen wherever...

Disaster driving!  In times of emergency, people often react incorrectly, either staying with or abandoning their cars at the wrong time.  This mistake, can...

United States Search and Rescue Task Force KNOW THE TERRITORY - TIPS ON TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS When you are on a search and rescue mission, especially...

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 Ropes A rope is an indispensable lifeline for a climber, rescuer, etc.  It is one of the few elements...

The Special Services Unit of the United States Search and Rescue Task Force handles general community relations and other areas of responsibility that do not...