Special Services Unit
The Special Services Unit of the United States Search and Rescue Task Force handles general community relations and other areas of responsibility that do not...
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...
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...
Frequently Asked Questions By Prospective Personnel
What type of organization is the U.S. SAR Task Force?
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force is a private not-for-profit organization which is...
Animal Tracking
SIGN TRACKING
The first thing to learn about tracking is knowing where to look for animals. Much of this is done by what is called...
Dog Bite Safety
Preventing and Avoiding Dog Bites
An estimated 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. While some 2,500 of these...
Driving In Emergencies and Disasters
Disaster driving! In times of emergency, people often react incorrectly, either staying with or abandoning their cars at the wrong time. This mistake, can...
Chief’s Advisory Council
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force Chief's Advisory Council was implemented as an advisory board that may counsel the Chief in their...
Driving In Emergencies and Disasters
Disaster driving! In times of emergency, people often react incorrectly, either staying with or abandoning their cars at the wrong time. This mistake, can...
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...