(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...

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...

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