AED defibrillator – Science
Defibrillation is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation. Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electric current to the heart with a device called a […]
INSARAG – International Search and Rescue Advisory Group – 20 years on
The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) is a network of disaster-prone and disaster-responding countries and organizations dedicated to urban search and rescue (USAR) and operational field coordination. INSARAG […]
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) – Search and Rescue
In airborne and maritime missions, Search and Rescue operators around the world have made FLIR the infrared imager of choice for one simple reason: FLIR works when you need it […]
Vector Forces in Ropes – Ropebook
Vector forces become apparent whenever there is an internal angle greater than 0° between two or more rigging components or anchorage points.For ease of explanation, a vector force is typically […]
Implications from Future Population Changes for Search and Rescue in NZ 2010
Findings highlight opportunities for SAR agencies to apply management responses that best suit the specific contexts for each agency/region or incident type. Various potential initiatives are outlined including programmes […]
Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue
https://crasar.org/
Leading the Way for Revolutionary Search and Rescue Technology
Over the last four decades, we have seen the evolution of Search & Rescue (SAR) technology produce some of the most integral innovations in the saving of human lives. With […]
