Glossary and Acronyms
Search & Rescue and Disaster
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The United States Search and Rescue Rangers
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
When a person is lost or endangered or when a disaster occurs, seconds can mean the difference between life...
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,...
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Wind Chill Chart
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Wind
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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...
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...
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...
Requirements To Join The Task Force
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...
EDUCATIONAL AND REFERENCE INFORMATION
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Dictionary
Emergency Management Network
Encyclopedia Britannica
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Jems Communications (emergency services information & publications)
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
Pennsylvania Firefighter Magazine
Philadelphia Inquirer
SAROne Rescue Directory
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