In Memoriam
Line-of-duty Deaths of Law Enforcement Personnel
This web site memorial section is dedicated to law enforcement officers who gave their life for their community...
Awards Gallery
This website proudly displays the awards bestowed upon the Task Force by various agencies around the world. We are pleased to display these awards...
Landslides
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Damage To Homes By Landslides
WHAT ARE LANDSLIDES?
What Are Landslides?
Landslides are rock, earth, or debris flows on slopes due...
Critical Incident Stress Management Training
The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training is sponsored throughout the year by the U.S. SAR Task Force at various locations in Pennsylvania, New...
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...
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...
Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
How We Lose Heat to the Environment
Radiation - loss of heat to the environment due to the...
Wind Chill Chart
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Wind
Chill Index
Environmental Temperature °F
Calm
40°
35°
30°
25°
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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
Search and Rescue and Related Associations
American Red Cross
Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference
Colorado Search and Rescue Board
Landsbjörg - Association of Icelandic Rescue Teams
Maryland Search Teams...