Definitions for search and rescue
search and res·cue

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. search and rescuenoun

   An effort to save persons whose locations are not precisely known from hazardous situations.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Search and rescue

   Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search is conducted over. These include mountain rescue; ground search and rescue, including the use of search and rescue dogs; urban search and rescue in cities; combat search and rescue on the battlefield and air-sea rescue over water. International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) is a UN organization that promotes the exchange of information between national urban search and rescue organizations. The duty to render assistance is covered by Article 98 of the UNCLOS.

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Search and rescue

   Search and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search is conducted over. These include mountain rescue; ground search and rescue, including the use of search and rescue dogs; urban search and rescue in cities; combat search and rescue on the battlefield and air-sea rescue over water.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. search and rescue

   The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, and specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue distressed persons on land or at sea in a permissive environment. Also called SAR. See also combat search and rescue; isolated personnel; joint personnel recovery center; personnel recovery coordination cell.

How to pronounce search and rescue?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say search and rescue in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of search and rescue in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of search and rescue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of search and rescue in a Sentence

1. Levine Cava:

   We have started that process and urged everyone to make the necessary hurricane preparations, and we'll be monitoring the storm so that if it seems that the wind strength will be too high for us to safely continue to search and rescue, we'll have to put a pause.

2. Rikki Kahley -LRB- right -RRB-:

   Our experience was great. We enjoyed all the Bahamian people we encountered, heard lots of stories about their families and how the hurricane impacted them, we wanted to take a boat to the affected islands or meet some of the people. But we were advised it wasn't a good idea, as it was still under search-and-rescue and they are still settling in at their temporary accommodations.

3. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:

   The search and rescue phase is now coming to an end, but for WHO, the task of saving lives is only just beginning.

4. Stephen Bomar:

   Although the Chinooks have been deployed, the Oregon Department of Forestry is currently at capacity with more than 40 overall aviation assets. We have been utilizing Blackhawk helicopters to assist in firefighting efforts since Governor Brown declared a state of emergency due to heightened wildfire weather conditions on August 19, we now have eight Blackhawks available, six dedicated to Bambi bucket water drop operations, and two available for search and rescue. We also currently have two UH-72 Lakotas assisting officials with fire mapping to keep track of the fires.

5. Alex Castonguay:

   This case highlights the effectiveness of the interagency search and rescue system, a special thank you to the USCG for all the efforts.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Search_and_Rescue
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_and_Rescue
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=search and rescue
4. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf