Benefits of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
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Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR Task Force Specialist
Training in numerous...
Volcanoes
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Volcanic eruptions are among the Earth's most powerful and destructive forces. Imagine hearing a volcano erupt thousands of...
Family Disaster Supplies
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could...
Landslides
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Damage To Homes By Landslides
WHAT ARE LANDSLIDES?
What Are Landslides?
Landslides are rock, earth, or debris flows on slopes due...
IN MEMORIAM
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Line-of-duty Deaths of
Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel
Line-of-duty Deaths of
Law Enforcement Personnel
Line-of-duty Deaths of
Military Personnel
In Memoriam
Space Shuttle Columbia And Her Crew
February...
Why Search and Rescue?
Being lost or in need of rescue is a terrifying experience. It can also lead to a slow and horrible death. The United...
In Memoriam
Line-of-duty Deaths of Military Personnel
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force, its Officers, Supervisors, Rangers and Specialists would like to express their sincere...
Thunderstorms
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The key ingredient that defines a thunderstorm is lightning. Since lightning creates thunder, a storm with lightning is...
Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries
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How We Lose Heat to the Environment
Radiation - loss of heat to the environment due to the...
How You Can Assist The U.S. SAR Task Force
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force provides services to the community at no charge. However, the cost of providing search and rescue...