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Department of Search and Rescue
The Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue successfully installed a new ring buoy this week in the coastal village of Onenoa. Chief of Marine Patrol, Ina Ulberg, emphasized the vital importance of the ring buoy in facilitating a swift and effective response during maritime...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 13, 2025, the Department of Search and Rescue (DSAR) conducted its General Inspection at Faga’alu Park. The department, comprising Marine Patrol, the Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), showcased its readiness and operational capabilities...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In two separate executive orders issued last week, acting governor Talauega E. V. Ale, formalized the transfer of funding, personnel, property and equipment to the new government agencies — the Department of Corrections; and the Department of Search and Rescue.
In June...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A bill was introduced on Monday in the Senate to legitimize the establishment of the Department of Search and Rescue, which will include fire, emergency medical, and marine patrol services.
According to the Administration’s proposed measure it is imperative that the...