Topographical Map Basics
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
What is a Topographic Map?
A topographical map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. Traditionally,...
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...
Volcanoes
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Volcanic eruptions are among the Earth's most powerful and destructive forces. Imagine hearing a volcano erupt thousands of...
Help Us Help Others!
The United States Search and Rescue Task Force provides services to the community at no charge. However, the cost of providing search and rescue...
The U.S. SAR Task Force
The U.S. SAR Task Force Mission Statement
Dedication - Perseverance - Service - “Working Together, So Others May Live”
The United States Search and Rescue...
Children’s Education and Games
How familiar are you with nature and animals in the outdoors?
Take the quiz below and find out! The answers are either "True" or "False".
The...
Flooding
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS
Flash floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or...
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...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
Child Survival – Lost in the Woods
Child Survival Education
Child Survival
This Child Survival program is presented to students, cubs scouts, boy scouts, girl scouts, guides, parents and interest groups across...
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