Search and Rescue

Whether caught in a sudden and violent storm or stranded on the cliff of a mountain, people manage to get into some precarious situations. That's when elite forces and volunteers go into action. Search and Rescue is a series that highlights some of the most difficult and dangerous rescues. Using a combination of actual footage of the events and recreations, Search and Rescue provides an in-depth look at the skills and bravery of various rescue teams, and some of their most successful, and at times tragic, rescue missions. Search and Rescue is appropriate for middle school and high school.

OBJECTIVES:
Students will learn the various ways in which rescuers save people from natural and human created disasters. They will observe the efforts of local law enforcement, emergency medical services, and elite volunteer troops in daring and difficult rescues. Case studies provide a variety of situations that illustrate the different methods used in different locales and situations.

Part 4

• Auxiliary
• Camaraderie
• Cognitive
• Dissolute
• Ergonomics
• Formidable
• Monotony
• Perpetual
• Sortie
• Trauma
• Utopia
• Versatile

Discussion Questions

1. Although the conditions of the Antarctic are harsh and inhospitable, much scientific research is done there. Why are the conditions ideal for scientific research?

2. Dr. Geri Nielson discovered a lump in her breast. Why was it so important for Nielson's discovery to be quickly evaluated?

3. What are the dangers of breast cancer? How can we minimize the risks of this disease?

4. Discuss the dangers and risks of the airlift rescue.

5. Rescue crews are highly trained for their jobs. Discuss the ways in which these dedicated men and women are trained.

6. Discuss the challenges the Antarctic poses to navigation.

7. The primary mission of the 106th National Guard Air Rescue is combat search and rescue. How is their training used in peacetime rescues?

8. Discuss the limitations of the 106th National Guard Air Rescue helicopters.

9. What are the dangers of the helicopters to the physical well being of the crew on lengthy flights?

10. Many aircraft, including the 106th's helicopters, are capable of aerial refueling. Why is this type of refueling so difficult?

11. Discuss some of the obstacles the 106th faced in their rescue?

12. What is FEMA? What is their primary mission?

13. Firefighters do more than just fight fires. Discuss the varied duties of firefighters.

14. What are the origins of the urban search and rescue teams concept?

15. DART (Disaster Assistance Rescue Team) is an all-volunteer organization. Why do people risk their lives and safety to volunteer as rescue workers?

Extended Activities

1. Research breast cancer on the Internet and use your data to create a poster advocating early detection.

2. Create a poster illustrating the various tools used in search and rescue operations.

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Air Dates

• August 19, 2004