Dogs In Search & Rescue
Most of us have seen search and rescue dogs locating lost children on television shows. On TV, dogs use any means possible to find...
Critical Incident Stress Management
Picture Gallery
Critical Incident Stress Management Training Class
Training Sponsored By United States Search and Rescue Task Force - Instructed By NJ CISM Team - Hosted...
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,...
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...
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...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
Glossary and Acronyms
Search & Rescue and Disaster
Please note that the following definitions are for reference purposes. They may or may not reflect the definitions used in certain...
Tsunami
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Tsunami, also known as seismic sea waves, are caused by sudden changes in the seafloor, generally earthquakes and...
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...
Our Editors
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