JSAR
The State of SAR Communications Technology
January 25 by Christopher DauerIDGA: What are the essential elements of communications tools used for SAR efforts? EB: Positive communications with all resources. For accountability and safety of all personnel, command must be...
The Challenges of Working in an Urban Joint SAR Environment
January 16 by Christopher DauerIDGA: What is your role for FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force? MM: I am the Program Manager for one of FEMA’s 28 Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces. These task forces are part...
National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue Offers Support to SAR Operations
January 16 by Christopher DauerDespite the best efforts of numerous state-sponsored government agencies, search and rescue operations in the face of large-scale disasters may still be inadequate, according to Lois Clark McCoy, th...
Coast Guard Refining Search and Rescue Coordination and Response
January 11 by Christopher DauerIDGA: Could you describe a little bit about your role and responsibilities with the Coast Guard? RB: As the Chief of the Coordination Division in the Office of Search and Rescue, I am responsibl...
Coast Guard Refining Search and Rescue Coordination and Response
December 23 by Christopher DauerIDGA's Defense Insider speaks with Richard Button, Chief of the Coordination Division in the Office of Search and Rescue for the U.S. Coast Guard, and Secretary of the National SAR Committee. Mr. Bu...