World Trade Center Disaster
The United States has sustained the most brutal terrorist attack in history. Thousands of its citizens have been murdered and many more injured. Others...
Compass Basics
Quick Map Basics Review For Compass Use
Part of a 7.5-minute topographic map at 1:24,000 scale
A topographic map tells you where things are and how...
Benefits
Benefits
of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR...
Benefits of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
United States
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR Task Force Specialist
Training in numerous...
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...
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...
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...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
Requirements
Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
Predicting Weather
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
What Is Weather?
Weather simply refers to the condition of the air on earth at a given place and...
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...