In Memoriam
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Line-of-duty Deaths of
Fire, Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Personnel
This web site memorial section is dedicated to public safety...
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...
Wind Chill Chart
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Wind
Chill Index
Environmental Temperature °F
Calm
40°
35°
30°
25°
20°
15°
10°
5°
0°
–5°
Wind Speed
Apparent Temperature °F
5 MPH
35°
30°
25°
20°
15°
10°
5°
0°
–5°
–10
10 MPH
30°
20°
15°
10°
5°
0°
–10°
–15°
–20°
–25°
15 MPH
25°
15°
10°
0°
–5°
–10°
–20°
–25°
–30°
–40°
20 MPH
20°
10°
5°
0°
–10°
–15°
–25°
–30°
–35°
–45°
25 MPH
15°
10°
0°
–5°
–15°
–20°
–30°
–35°
–45°
–50°
30 MPH
10°
5°
0°
–10°
–20°
–25°
–30°
–40°
–50°
–55°
35...
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...
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...
Holiday Safety Tips And Greetings !
The holiday season can be a hectic time. The potential for injury rises at holiday time with increases in, burns, fires, thefts, robberies, etc.
Each...
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...
Requirements For Ranger Status
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Ranger applicants must have the following upon application. This ensures a well-rounded expert in the emergency services field. Upon acceptance...