Careers in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Search and Rescue Units

Fascinating Books Provide Information on What It Takes to Take on One of These All-important, Rewarding Careers The harrowing events of September 11, 2001, put in the spotlight heroic individuals who choose to work as search and rescue specialists. Whether it's the Coast Guard, FEMA, emergency medical response teams, police departments, the National Guards, or fire departments, when disaster strikes, we can be thankful that these men and women are there--fully trained, on the alert, and ready to go. These books celebrate what it takes to be one of these brave individuals as well as discuss what day-to-day life on the job is like--all written in an informative yet easy-to-read manner that gives young readers insight into how they too can aspire to make a difference. Members of FEMA's search and rescue units were some of the first emergency workers to respond at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. This book covers the twenty-eight national urban search and rescue task forces that specialize in large-scale collapses of concrete buildings. The goal of these dedicated men and women is to perform search and rescue operations in the wake of natural and manmade disasters ranging from tomadoes and typhoons to spills of dangerous substances, technological accidents, and terrorist activities. This volume is an extremely informative addition to this new series.