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Taxonomy: Urban Search and Rescue

Programs that mount emergency search and rescue operations which locate, extricate, and provide medical treatment for victims of structural collapse that occurs during a disaster. Specialized equipment includes concrete and steel cutting tools, breaking devices, portable generators, air compressors, power saws, drills, air bags, flood lights, ropes and other technical rescue items. Also available, as needed, are medical supplies, hazardous materials and radiation monitors, protective clothing, victim locating devices and search cameras.

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