PA Task Force 1

A short video of the PA-TF1 deployment to #Surfside put together by the @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorTomWolf

The Philadelphia Fire Department is heartbroken over the death of one of our members overnight. We are working closely with Philadelphia Police as they investigate. We ask that everyone keep the member's family and our colleagues in your thoughts as we process this tragedy.

Members of @PATaskForce1 were activated to Texas to assist the FEMA US&R Incident Support Team as they respond to Hurricane Beryl. Thankful to every first responder — from Pennsylvania and across the country — who's working to keep people safe from disasters.

As we prepare for the #2024 Hurricane season, PA-TF1 provided 31 new members with Task Force Orientation and Enhanced Operations in a Contaminated Environment (EOCE) training. Let's Roll! @PEMAHQ @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @FEMAregion3 @NAT_USAR_NEWS

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#teamwork as we undertake our remaining challenge, thank you to VA-TF1/USA-1 for allowing us to participate in the 2024 FSE. @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ @NAT_USAR_NEWS

Never a typical day in US&R. Today’s inject involved concerned citizen protesters attempting to impact our operations and ways to respectfully address these issues. @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ @NAT_USAR_NEWS

Day 2 of our FSE takes us to new heights working off ropes and continued breaching and breaking. @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro @NAT_USAR_NEWS

Members of PA-TF1 conducting breaching and cutting operations at a simulated parking garage collapse during our 2024 Full Scale Exercise. Hold on we’re coming for you. @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @NAT_USAR_NEWS @GovernorShapiro

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE PA-TF1 is beginning a 36 hour Full Scale Exercise. Members attended a pre-exercise briefing this morning with our international and domestic Search & Rescue partners/participants. @GovernorShapiro @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @NAT_USAR_NEWS

@PrettyGoodSam @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ @gpsar The city's surplus vehicles/equipment are sold at auction. Additional information can be found on the Department of Fleet Services | Homepage | City of Philadelphia

@PATaskForce1 @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ Where do the 03 and 05 end up...any chance of donating them to @gpsar Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue? Feel free to reach out!

After 2.25 years, price increases, and supply chain issues, PA-TF1 has finally received two new F-450 convoy vehicles. They're replacing circa 2003 and 2005 vehicles. Our members will be happy! @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ

Lori and I were proud to honor members of the @PATaskForce1 and their families at the Residence this week. These are some of Pennsylvania’s finest first responders, who are deployed to the toughest disasters — and we wanted to say thank you ourselves. Our family and every Pennsylvanian is grateful for your service.

As we reflect on the events of 09/11, we offer a special intention for our 1st Responder brothers & sisters who made the supreme sacrifice. It is our duty to honor and to Never Forget:@PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ @FEMAregion3

Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) takes part in making one boy’s @MakeAWish adventure a little more special. When MO-TF1 Task Force Leader Randy Sanders, heard from Texas A&M Task Force 1 @txtf1 (TX-TF1) that there was a small child completing his @MakeAWish trip, he didn’t hesitate to rally the team. The Missouri team went on a mission to locate the boy and his family. Team members Ben and Kristen located young Korbyn and his family on the beach, where they shared Korbin’s interest in large trucks. Later that evening; Korbyn, his sister, two cousins, along with his dad, step-mom, grandparents and aunt were enthusiastically greeted by Missouri Task Force 1 members who had formed a double-file line of uniformed personnel, known as a sea of blue, outside the hotel lobby. Korbyn was greeted with fist-bumps, high-fives and cheers as he made his way to take a quick trip around Panama City Beach in a Task Force semi escorted by other task force vehicles with lights and sirens. Korbyn was able to spend some time with Missouri Task Force 1 and two of our live find search K9’s while he received his very own MO-TF1 hat, patch and challenge coin. We were also able to pass along a hat and challenge coin from Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) who would have loved to participate, but had already received demobilization orders to return home. Korbyn’s dad, Matt, told Task Force Leader Sanders that “Korbyn has his good days and his bad days, but this was a good day!” He was grateful to see that Korbyn was having one of his good days, and their family was so grateful that Missouri Task Force 1 took time out of their evening to create such a special moment for Korbyn, who was originally visiting Panama City Beach to make his wish of seeing the beach and dolphins come true. From all of us at the Missouri Task Force 1, Thank you Korbyn, for allowing us to hang out with you on your vacation. We would also like to thank the managers and staff of the @HamptonInnPCB who helped make this possible. #ahelpinghand

PA-TF1 has been demobilized and is returning to home station. We’re humbled to have been able to assist the citizens of Florida. If you see our convoy on the road give us a wave. @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro @GovRonDeSantis

PA-TF1 has been activated as a 45-person Type 3 Task Force in support of the TC Idalia response. Many teams are convoying South on RT-95; please be mindful. @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro

PA-TF1 members who deployed to Maui have begun the demobilization process and will be returning home over the 5-7 days. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, encouragement, and support during this deployment. @PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro

The total number of PA-TF1 members is now 5 & 1 K9 supporting the deployment. We consider it an honor to be able to support the citizens of Hawaii and proudly represent all of PA. @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ

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FEMA US&R has activated one of PA-TF1's K9 handlers and her K9 VeerRa, and one Med Team Manager, they will be deployed to assist in Hawaii this morning.@PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro Let's Roll...