(215) 922-7225 Emergency Dispatch - National Sky-Page: 1-800-495-6369 (enter your call back number with area code) The U.S. SAR Task Force  is a state and federally recognized rescue department created...

Survival In The Wilderness

United States Search and Rescue Task Force General Land Survival Tips In extreme weather (hot or cold), do not use the vehicle as a shelter....

Questions & Answers

Community Emergency Response Team How Do We Start A CERT Program? CERT requires a partnership between community members and local government, emergency management and response agencies. ...

Wanted! Command Supervisors & Officers

Are you interested in joining the Task Force?  Do you have what it takes to not only join the Task Force but become a...

Blizzards

What is a blizzard? Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities.  While...

Terrorism

What Is Terrorism? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism as "the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce...

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

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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...

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...

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...

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