NE-TF1

One of 28 Federal Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces made up of Lincoln, Omaha, Papillion, Grand Island, Beatrice, Council Bluffs, FF's & civilian participants.

[Lincoln Fire & Rescue (LFR) @LNKFireRescue]

10/9/2024 06:00 CST #NETF1 deployed 29 more members as the Type 3 team was upgraded to a Type 1 team. Those additions have arrived in GA and have joined the rest of the team. NE-TF1 has been reassigned to #HurricaneMilton awaiting orders to support the needs of local agencies.

[NATIONAL US&R SYSTEM @NAT_USAR_NEWS]

The Blue Incident Support Team and 2 NIMS type-3 US&R Task Forces. Arizona Task Force 1 & Colorado Task Force 1 along with 20 Canine Search Teams as single resources from AZ-TF1 , CO-TF1 , UT-TF1 , CA-TF6 , CA-TF5 , NE-TF1 , CA-TF1, and CA-TF2 supporting the New Mexico Wildfires

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 is now accepting applications! See announcement for open positions! if interested and you are qualified for the position please click on link to apply! https://t.co/O6jY5i4UQ2
Contact Training Manager for any questions! [email protected] https://t.co/RSvnpSlQST

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 has activated 2 Search & Rescue Canines in addition to Chief Thavenet - Command Element & Chief Majors - Operations in support of Hurricane Ian in Florida.

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NETF1 Program Manager and Battalion Chief Brad Thavenet along with Battalion Chief Mark Majors have both been activated in support of Hurricane Ian! We wish them luck and we know they will represent Nebraska well!

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 has returned from Puerto Rico safely! Repacking and getting back into the ready state for anything that we may be called to. Always making sure NE-TF1 is ready to serve!

[Lincoln Journal Star @JournalStarNews]

The team of Nebraskans has encountered mudslides, washed out roadways, communications issues and "massive flooding" on the island in wake of Hurricane Fiona. https://t.co/h3k2spiGVz

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NETF1 deploys Type 3 ! https://t.co/kisyHT0b5s

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

FEMA National Urban Search & Rescue Program is deploying 4 Water Rescue Packages from Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana in Support of the Kentucky Floods. Additionally, a FEMA/US&R command element is also being deployed including NE-TF1’s Chief Thavenet.

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NETF1 K9 KODA has been found! Thank you to everyone who assisted with this!

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

BOLO missing K9 Roca/Hickman area

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

BOLO missing K9 Roca/Hickman area

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 conducted a water rescue training exercise in Manchester Iowa!

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 is accepting applications! See flyer for further info or visit https://t.co/O6jY5i4UQ2

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

In addition to IN-TF1 a Command element of the FEMA/US&R Blue Incident Support Team, including Chief Thavenet has also been activated to assist. @LNKFireRescue @CityOfLincoln @OmahaFireDept @papiofire @GIFireDept

[Indiana Task Force 1 @IN_Task_Force_1]

Indiana Task Force 1 has been activated for response to Mayfield Kentucky as a Type 3 US&R team in support of Search & Rescue Operations following overnight storms. #fema #Kentucky #Mayfield

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

Five members of NE-TF1 attended the Advanced Breaching & Breaking Course at TEEX. This advanced skill set will be shared with all NE-TF1 Rescue Specialists in upcoming trainings. NE-TF1 members ALWAYS training to master their craft! @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @papiofire

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

Southern hospitality was on huge display as firefighters from Lafayette Fire Dept prepared dinner for NE-TF1. Task force is preparing to depart Louisiana and would like to say thanks to everyone who help make the mission a success. @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @CityOfLincoln

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 continues to perform secondary search’s in Chackbay, LA assessing immediate needs of the community and providing assistance whenever possible. @LNKFireRescue @IAFFLocal647 @papiofire @OmahaFireDept @OmahaFire385 @IAFFLocal644

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 Logistcs Manger assisting local volunteer fire dept’s in Chackbay & Thibodaux, LA unload water and other essentials for the community. No matter the mission we are always willing to assist! @LNKFireRescue @papiofire @IAFFLocal647 @OmahaFireDept @OmahaFire385 @IAFFLocal644

[NE-TF1 @NE_TF1]

NE-TF1 came across our friends at LES outside Houma, LA yesterday. Not just NE-TF1 representing Nebraskans but also the great folks at LES are here to assist. “One Team, One Mission” @LESupdates @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @papiofire @IAFFLocal647 @IAFFLocal644 @OmahaFire385