Careers in the Coast Guard's Search and Rescue Units |
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| Author:
| Roza, Greg |
| Series title: | Careers in Search and Rescue Operations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61511-808-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $58.50 |
Book Description:
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In response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, the U.S. Coast Guard responded within minutes by sending in helicopters and vessels to evacuate the injured, and dispatched ships whose crews rushed victims to emergency medical facilities. This is just one example of how vital the Coast Guard is to search and rescue efforts. The book recounts the early origins of the Coast Guard-which in itself is a fascinating adventure story-explains the difference between wartime and peacetime...
More DescriptionIn response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, the U.S. Coast Guard responded within minutes by sending in helicopters and vessels to evacuate the injured, and dispatched ships whose crews rushed victims to emergency medical facilities. This is just one example of how vital the Coast Guard is to search and rescue efforts. The book recounts the early origins of the Coast Guard-which in itself is a fascinating adventure story-explains the difference between wartime and peacetime duties, and thoroughly explains the training involved in becoming a member.