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2182 kHz
The radio frequency of 2182 kHz (kilohertz) is the international calling and distress frequency for maritime radiotelephone communications on the marine MF bands.
The radio frequency of 2182 kHz (kilohertz) is the international calling and distress frequency for maritime radiotelephone communications on the marine MF bands.
Air-sea rescue
Air-sea rescue is the coordinated search and rescue of the survivors of emergency water landings as well as people who have survived the loss of their sea-going vessel.
Air-sea rescue is the coordinated search and rescue of the survivors of emergency water landings as well as people who have survived the loss of their sea-going vessel.
Aircraft emergency frequency
The aircraft emergency frequency (also known as guard) is a frequency used on the aircraft radio band reserved for emergency communications for aircraft in distress.
The aircraft emergency frequency (also known as guard) is a frequency used on the aircraft radio band reserved for emergency communications for aircraft in distress.
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Aircraft rescue and firefighting
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference
The Appalachian Search & Rescue Conference (ASRC) is a wilderness search and rescue 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides professional volunteers trained in search management and field...
The Appalachian Search & Rescue Conference (ASRC) is a wilderness search and rescue 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides professional volunteers trained in search management and field...
Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement
The Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in the Arctic, or in short the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement, is an international treaty concluded am...
The Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in the Arctic, or in short the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement, is an international treaty concluded am...
Association of Lowland Search And Rescue
Association of Lowland Search And Rescue is a voluntary organisation in the UK which assists the emergency services in the search for missing persons.
Association of Lowland Search And Rescue is a voluntary organisation in the UK which assists the emergency services in the search for missing persons.
Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue (SEBEV)
Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue (SEBEV) (pronounced sea-bev) is a registered charitable Lowland search and rescue team based in Berkshire, United Kingdom and provides support functions (...
Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue (SEBEV) (pronounced sea-bev) is a registered charitable Lowland search and rescue team based in Berkshire, United Kingdom and provides support functions (...
Cave rescue
Cave rescue is a highly specialized field of wilderness rescue in which injured, trapped or lost cave explorers are medically treated and extracted from various cave environments.
Cave rescue is a highly specialized field of wilderness rescue in which injured, trapped or lost cave explorers are medically treated and extracted from various cave environments.
Channel 16 VHF
Channel 16 VHF is a radio frequency on the marine VHF radio band.
Channel 16 VHF is a radio frequency on the marine VHF radio band.
Circular search
An underwater circular search is a search and rescue strategy conducted by a diver swimming around a fixed pivot point.
An underwater circular search is a search and rescue strategy conducted by a diver swimming around a fixed pivot point.
Combat search and rescue
Combat search and rescue (CSAR) are search and rescue operations that are carried out during war that are within or near combat zones.
Combat search and rescue (CSAR) are search and rescue operations that are carried out during war that are within or near combat zones.
Confined space rescue
Confined space rescue is a subset of technical rescue operations that involves the rescue and recovery of victims trapped in a confined space or in a place only accessible through confined space...
Confined space rescue is a subset of technical rescue operations that involves the rescue and recovery of victims trapped in a confined space or in a place only accessible through confined space...
Cornwall Air Ambulance
The Cornwall Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the English county of Cornwall.
The Cornwall Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the English county of Cornwall.
Cospas-Sarsat
Cospas-Sarsat is an international satellite-based search and rescue (SAR) distress alert detection and information distribution system, established by Canada, France, the United States, and the ...
Cospas-Sarsat is an international satellite-based search and rescue (SAR) distress alert detection and information distribution system, established by Canada, France, the United States, and the ...
CQD
CQD, transmitted in Morse code as — · — · — — · — — · · is one of the first distress signa...
CQD, transmitted in Morse code as — · — · — — · — — · · is one of the first distress signa...
Cribbing (rescue)
In vehicle extrication and urban search and rescue, cribbing is the misc.
In vehicle extrication and urban search and rescue, cribbing is the misc.
Diver rescue
Diver rescue, following an accident, is the process of avoiding or limiting further exposure to diving hazards and bringing a diver to safety.
Diver rescue, following an accident, is the process of avoiding or limiting further exposure to diving hazards and bringing a diver to safety.
Dolphin dive
In non-competitive diving, a dolphin dive is a form of rapid entry used by lifeguards to quickly traverse stretches of shallow water.
In non-competitive diving, a dolphin dive is a form of rapid entry used by lifeguards to quickly traverse stretches of shallow water.
Dorus Rijkers
Theodorus "Dorus" Rijkers (28 January 1847 – 19 April 1928) was a famous Dutch lifeboat captain and folk hero, most famous for his sea rescues of 487 shipwrecked victims over a total of 38 rescu...
Theodorus "Dorus" Rijkers (28 January 1847 – 19 April 1928) was a famous Dutch lifeboat captain and folk hero, most famous for his sea rescues of 487 shipwrecked victims over a total of 38 rescu...
Drowning chain
The drowning chain is a series of conditions that on their own, or together can lead to a person being drowned.
The drowning chain is a series of conditions that on their own, or together can lead to a person being drowned.
Easthampstead Park
Easthampstead Park is a Victorian mansion in the civil parish of Bracknell in the English county of Berkshire.
Easthampstead Park is a Victorian mansion in the civil parish of Bracknell in the English county of Berkshire.
Fireman's carry
A fireman's carry or fireman's lift is a technique allowing one person to carry another person without assistance, by placing the carried person across the shoulders of the carrier.
A fireman's carry or fireman's lift is a technique allowing one person to carry another person without assistance, by placing the carried person across the shoulders of the carrier.
Gebocyl
Gebocyl is the "Grupo de Especialistas Bomberos de Castilla y Leon".
Gebocyl is the "Grupo de Especialistas Bomberos de Castilla y Leon".
Harry Watts
Harry Watts was a Sunderland sailor and diver, who rescued over 40 people from drowning during his lifetime – and assisted in the rescue of another 120 people.
Harry Watts was a Sunderland sailor and diver, who rescued over 40 people from drowning during his lifetime – and assisted in the rescue of another 120 people.
Helicopter rescue basket
A helicopter rescue basket is a basket suspended below a helicopter in order to rescue people from a fire or other disaster site.
A helicopter rescue basket is a basket suspended below a helicopter in order to rescue people from a fire or other disaster site.
Howe Bridge Mines Rescue Station
Howe Bridge Mines Rescue Station was the first Mines rescue station on the Lancashire Coalfield opened in 1908 in Howe Bridge, Atherton, then in the historic county of Lancashire, England.
Howe Bridge Mines Rescue Station was the first Mines rescue station on the Lancashire Coalfield opened in 1908 in Howe Bridge, Atherton, then in the historic county of Lancashire, England.
Inflatable Rescue Boat
Inflatable Rescue Boats have been used for all forms of surf rescue, retrieval, and service by Surf Lifesaving in New Zealand and Australia since the late 1980s.
Inflatable Rescue Boats have been used for all forms of surf rescue, retrieval, and service by Surf Lifesaving in New Zealand and Australia since the late 1980s.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea is an international maritime safety treaty.
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea is an international maritime safety treaty.
International Mobile Satellite Organization
The International Mobile Satellite Organization is the intergovernmental organization that oversees certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided via the Inmarsat ...
The International Mobile Satellite Organization is the intergovernmental organization that oversees certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided via the Inmarsat ...
International Search and Rescue Competition
The International Search And Rescue Competition (ISAR) is an annual contest for search and rescue teams from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The International Search And Rescue Competition (ISAR) is an annual contest for search and rescue teams from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
IRB racing
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Racing, is a surf sport where local surf lifesaving club teams race Inflatable Rescue Boats under competitive conditions.
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Racing, is a surf sport where local surf lifesaving club teams race Inflatable Rescue Boats under competitive conditions.
Joint Rescue Coordination Centers
Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs) in the United States are operated by the United States Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force.
Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs) in the United States are operated by the United States Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force.
K38 Water Safety
K38 Water Safety teaches public and federal safety agencies such as lifeguards, military, fire rescue, and law enforcement how to operate personal water craft, Jet Skis, Kawasaki Heavy Industrie...
K38 Water Safety teaches public and federal safety agencies such as lifeguards, military, fire rescue, and law enforcement how to operate personal water craft, Jet Skis, Kawasaki Heavy Industrie...
Location awareness
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Maritime emergency
A maritime emergency is usually any serious distress to a maritime vessel or her crew.
A maritime emergency is usually any serious distress to a maritime vessel or her crew.
Mayday (distress signal)
Mayday is an emergency code word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications.
Mayday is an emergency code word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications.
Mine rescue
Mine rescue is the very specialized job of rescuing miners and others who have become trapped or injured underground in mines because of mining accidents and disasters such as explosions caused ...
Mine rescue is the very specialized job of rescuing miners and others who have become trapped or injured underground in mines because of mining accidents and disasters such as explosions caused ...
Mountain rescue
Mountain Rescue services in Ireland operate under the umbrella association of Mountain Rescue Ireland (Cumann Tarrthála Sléibhte na h-Éireann in Irish) (Irish Mountain Rescue Association) (IMRA).
Mountain Rescue services in Ireland operate under the umbrella association of Mountain Rescue Ireland (Cumann Tarrthála Sléibhte na h-Éireann in Irish) (Irish Mountain Rescue Association) (IMRA).
Mounted search and rescue
Mounted search and rescue (MSAR) is a specialty within search and rescue (SAR), using horses as search partners and for transportation to search for missing persons.
Mounted search and rescue (MSAR) is a specialty within search and rescue (SAR), using horses as search partners and for transportation to search for missing persons.
National Lifeguard Service
National Lifeguard Service (NLS) is "the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada".
National Lifeguard Service (NLS) is "the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada".
National Search and Rescue Plan
The National Search and Rescue Plan or National SAR Plan is a policy document of the Federal government of the United States that establishes the responsibilities for search and rescue wit...
The National Search and Rescue Plan or National SAR Plan is a policy document of the Federal government of the United States that establishes the responsibilities for search and rescue wit...
National Search and Rescue Program
The National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) is the name given by the Government of Canada to the collective search and rescue (SAR) activities in Canada.
The National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) is the name given by the Government of Canada to the collective search and rescue (SAR) activities in Canada.
NCCERT
NCCERT (North Carolina Canine Emergency Response Team), is a State-wide volunteer organization providing search and rescue services to local, state and federal agencies.
NCCERT (North Carolina Canine Emergency Response Team), is a State-wide volunteer organization providing search and rescue services to local, state and federal agencies.
Norwegian Red Cross Search and Rescue Corps
The Norwegian Red Cross Search and Rescue Corps (NRKH) was created in 1932 as a support for civil society in the event of war, and particularly with terms of gas attacks in other cities.
The Norwegian Red Cross Search and Rescue Corps (NRKH) was created in 1932 as a support for civil society in the event of war, and particularly with terms of gas attacks in other cities.
Operation Breakthrough
Operation Breakthrough was an international effort to free three gray whales from pack ice near Point Barrow in the Beaufort Sea in the U.S. state of Alaska in 1988.
Operation Breakthrough was an international effort to free three gray whales from pack ice near Point Barrow in the Beaufort Sea in the U.S. state of Alaska in 1988.
Otter (ship)
The Otter was a maritime fur trading vessel which was most famous for the rescue, under command of Capt.
The Otter was a maritime fur trading vessel which was most famous for the rescue, under command of Capt.
Pan-pan
In radiotelephone communications, a call of three repetitions of pan-pan is used to signify that there is an urgency on board a boat, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle but that, for the time bein...
In radiotelephone communications, a call of three repetitions of pan-pan is used to signify that there is an urgency on board a boat, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle but that, for the time bein...
Para-SAR
The Esquadrão Aeroterrestre de Salvamento, known by its nickname Para-SAR, is a Brazilian Air Force airborne search and rescue squadron, based in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The Esquadrão Aeroterrestre de Salvamento, known by its nickname Para-SAR, is a Brazilian Air Force airborne search and rescue squadron, based in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Poseidon drowning detection system
The Poseidon drowning detection system is a computer aided drowning detection system.
The Poseidon drowning detection system is a computer aided drowning detection system.
Reflow syndrome
Reflow Syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that can occur after blood pools in a part of the body (typically the legs) for a prolonged period, such as during suspension trauma.
Reflow Syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that can occur after blood pools in a part of the body (typically the legs) for a prolonged period, such as during suspension trauma.
Rescue
Rescue comprises responsive operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.
Rescue comprises responsive operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation.
Rescue Engineering
Rescue Engineering (RE) is an interdisciplinary Bachelor's- and Master's degree at the Fachhochschule Cologne since 2002 and at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor only) since 2...
Rescue Engineering (RE) is an interdisciplinary Bachelor's- and Master's degree at the Fachhochschule Cologne since 2002 and at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor only) since 2...
Rescue robot
A rescue robot is a robot that has been designed for the purpose of aiding rescue workers.
A rescue robot is a robot that has been designed for the purpose of aiding rescue workers.
Rescue squad
A rescue squad is a public service organization that uses specialized equipment and knowledge to rescue people.
A rescue squad is a public service organization that uses specialized equipment and knowledge to rescue people.
Rescue swimming
Rescue Swimming refers to skills that enable an individual to attempt a rescue when a swimmer is in difficulty.
Rescue Swimming refers to skills that enable an individual to attempt a rescue when a swimmer is in difficulty.
Rope rescue
Rope rescue is a subset of technical rescue that involves the use of static nylon kernmantle ropes, anchoring and belaying devices, friction rappel devices, various devices to utilize mechanical...
Rope rescue is a subset of technical rescue that involves the use of static nylon kernmantle ropes, anchoring and belaying devices, friction rappel devices, various devices to utilize mechanical...
Search and rescue
Search and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.
Search and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.
Search and rescue dog
The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Search and rescue in the United States
Search and rescue in the United States involves a wide range of organizations that have search and rescue responsibilities.
Search and rescue in the United States involves a wide range of organizations that have search and rescue responsibilities.
SEBEV Search and Rescue
SEBEV Search and Rescue (pronounced sea-bev) is a registered charitable Lowland search and rescue team based in Berkshire, United Kingdom and provides support functions (primarily Search and...
SEBEV Search and Rescue (pronounced sea-bev) is a registered charitable Lowland search and rescue team based in Berkshire, United Kingdom and provides support functions (primarily Search and...
Shavarsh Karapetyan
Shavarsh Vladimirovich Karapetyan (Շավարշ Կարապետյան; Шаварш Владимирович Карапетян) (born May 19, 1953 in Kirovakan) is a retired Soviet Armenian finswimmer, 11-time World Record holder, 17-tim...
Shavarsh Vladimirovich Karapetyan (Շավարշ Կարապետյան; Шаварш Владимирович Карапетян) (born May 19, 1953 in Kirovakan) is a retired Soviet Armenian finswimmer, 11-time World Record holder, 17-tim...
Ski patrol
A Ski Patrol is an organization that provides Emergency Medical and rescue services to skiers and participants of other snow sports, either at a ski area or in a back country setting.
A Ski Patrol is an organization that provides Emergency Medical and rescue services to skiers and participants of other snow sports, either at a ski area or in a back country setting.
SOS
SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal.
SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal.
Squad truck
A Squad Truck is a rescue vehicle designed to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and personnel to perform a vehicle extrication at the scene of an entrapment.
A Squad Truck is a rescue vehicle designed to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and personnel to perform a vehicle extrication at the scene of an entrapment.
State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance
The State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance or SUSAR is a non-profit organization designed to promote and support state urban search and rescue teams across the United States.
The State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance or SUSAR is a non-profit organization designed to promote and support state urban search and rescue teams across the United States.
STS-3xx
Space Shuttle missions designated STS-3xx were rescue missions which would have been mounted to rescue the crew of a Space Shuttle if their vehicle was damaged and deemed unable to make a succes...
Space Shuttle missions designated STS-3xx were rescue missions which would have been mounted to rescue the crew of a Space Shuttle if their vehicle was damaged and deemed unable to make a succes...
STS-400
STS-400 was the Space Shuttle contingency support (Launch On Need) flight which would have been launched using if a major problem occurred on during STS-125, the final Hubble Space Telescope s...
STS-400 was the Space Shuttle contingency support (Launch On Need) flight which would have been launched using if a major problem occurred on during STS-125, the final Hubble Space Telescope s...
Sundowning (dementia)
In medicine, sundowning, also known as sundown syndrome, is a syndrome involving the occurrence or increase of one or more abnormal behaviors in a circadian rhythm.
In medicine, sundowning, also known as sundown syndrome, is a syndrome involving the occurrence or increase of one or more abnormal behaviors in a circadian rhythm.
Surface water rescue
Surface Water Rescue is defined as the rescue of a patient who is afloat on the surface of a body of water.
Surface Water Rescue is defined as the rescue of a patient who is afloat on the surface of a body of water.
Suspension trauma
Suspension trauma (Syn. "orthostatic shock while suspended"), also known as harness hang syndrome (HHS), or orthostatic incompetence is an effect which occurs when the human body...
Suspension trauma (Syn. "orthostatic shock while suspended"), also known as harness hang syndrome (HHS), or orthostatic incompetence is an effect which occurs when the human body...
Technical rescue
Technical rescue refers to those aspects of saving life or property that employ the use of tools and skills that exceed those normally reserved for fire fighting, medical emergency, and rescue.
Technical rescue refers to those aspects of saving life or property that employ the use of tools and skills that exceed those normally reserved for fire fighting, medical emergency, and rescue.
Texas EquuSearch
Texas EquuSearch (TES) is a search and rescue organization dedicated to searching for missing persons.
Texas EquuSearch (TES) is a search and rescue organization dedicated to searching for missing persons.
Trench rescue
Trench rescue is a specialized form of rescue, a subset of confined space rescue.
Trench rescue is a specialized form of rescue, a subset of confined space rescue.
United States Search And Rescue Task Force
The United States Search And Rescue Task Force is a voluntary organization located in the north east United States devoted to search and rescue and disaster relief.
The United States Search And Rescue Task Force is a voluntary organization located in the north east United States devoted to search and rescue and disaster relief.
Urban search and rescue
Urban search and rescue involves the location, extrication, and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces due to natural disasters, structural collapse, transportation ...
Urban search and rescue involves the location, extrication, and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces due to natural disasters, structural collapse, transportation ...
Urban Search and Rescue New York Task Force 1
Urban Search and Rescue New York Task Force 1 or NY-TF1 is a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force based in New York City, New York.
Urban Search and Rescue New York Task Force 1 or NY-TF1 is a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force based in New York City, New York.
Vehicle extrication
Vehicle extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable.
Vehicle extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable.
Wandering (dementia)
Wandering, in persons with dementia, is a common behavior that can cause great risk for the person, and is often the major priority (and concern) for caregivers.
Wandering, in persons with dementia, is a common behavior that can cause great risk for the person, and is often the major priority (and concern) for caregivers.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.