search and rescue operations

Examines vehicles and methods used for emergency rescue operations at sea, discussing tugboats, hovercraft, flying boats, and icebreakers.

Describes security preparations at airports for such emergencies as crashes, fires, or terrorists attacks. Includes color photographs of the vehicles and other equipment used in such situations.

Describes the situations, methods, craft, and crews involved in United States Coast Guard rescues at sea.

Introduces wilderness rescue pilots and the dangers they face, including flying to icy mountain peaks and to forest fires.