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The Storm Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle (SRTV) is an all-terrain light military vehicle developed by the United States. It was the winner of the Guardian Angel Air-Deployable Rescue Vehicle (GAARV) competition awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The competition was named for the pararescuemen and combat rescue ...
ENOS Rescue-System. A rescue beacon system designed for use by divers who have drifted away from their dive boats. Search and rescue transponder (SART) . A specialized radar beacon (RACON) that emits a string of 12 dots (replaced by arcs and circles when closer) for display on an X-band radar screen when scanned.
AMVER, or Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue is a worldwide voluntary reporting system sponsored by the United States Coast Guard. It is a computer-based global ship-reporting system used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea. With AMVER, rescue coordinators can identify ...
Dominator 1 was modified from a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe that was used during the 2008 storm chasing season and debuted in the 2009 chase season. The modifications included adding bulletproof sheet metal and transparent Lexan armor to protect against flying debris near tornadoes, and an external roll cage and racing-style safety harnesses in case of a vehicle roll. [3]
Storm Chaser Jordan Hall was in the vehicle with Timmer as they approached the tornado near Spalding, Nebraska, that afternoon. Timmer momentarily stopped Dominator 3 to allow Hall to deploy a ...
Amphibious Responder - an amphibious first-responding search and rescue vehicle; H20EX – a modified, amphibious Ford Explorer. Hydra Spyder – an amphibious convertible sports car. Hydra Terra – a modern amphibious tour bus. Terra Max – an amphibious SUV. Terra Wind – a luxury amphibious Coach/houseboat hybrid motor home.
Rigsby, along with other storm chasers, performed search and rescue operations during that time before emergency personnel were able to reach the town and begin blocking off roads and continuing ...
Aug. 10—A Northglenn man has been arrested after reportedly disguising himself as a search and rescue responder and sexually assaulting a woman on a trail. William Tidwell, 50, was arrested ...