Predicting  Weather

United States Search and Rescue Task Force What Is Weather? Weather simply refers to the condition of the air on earth at a given place and...

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Berben Insignia Campmor Choice Marketing CMC Rescue Supply Confined Space Rescue Systems and Backboards Gall’s Public Safety Supply GlowLites ITT Nightvision Lab Safety Equipment Petzl PMI Rescue Specialists Unlimited SAR Camp Equipment Company Search Gear Equipment Speleo Headlamps Sportsman’s...

Chief & Senior Officers

Steven L. Labov, MEMS, CISM, MSO, CERT-3, TAPI Chief of Department William R. Ludwig, III, CERT-3, TAPI Assistant Chief Stephanie C. Mangigian, RN, CISM Captain Medical Disaster Operations Unit Commander Robert E. McKenna, CERT-3,...

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...

Picture Gallery

Community Emergency Response Team United States Department of Agriculture CERT Team upon completion of hands-on training Task Force Specialist Joseph Zajewski is pictured...

In Memoriam

Line-of-duty Deaths of Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel This web site memorial section is dedicated to public safety personnel who gave their life for...

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...

Avalanches

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...

About  Fingerprints

Fingerprints form before birth and, except for cuts resulting in permanent scars and diseases such as leprosy, remain unchanged until the body decomposes after...

Requirements For Ranger Status

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Ranger applicants must have the following upon application.  This ensures a well-rounded expert in the emergency services field.   Upon acceptance...

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