WA Task Force 1

The Washington Task Force 1 was established in 1991 and currently consists of members from 21 agencies, primarily Seattle Fire, King and Pierce Counties.

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

WA-TF1 has landed at @SeaTacAirport returning from #hurricaneolivia in Hawaii . We are glad to have them home. Today, equipment will be rehabilitated, re-stocked, and made available should the task force be needed on the east coast. @PierceCo

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

🇱🇷️❤️🇱🇷️ In remembrance of 09.11.2001 always remember, never forget!! 🇱🇷️❤️🇱🇷

[NATIONAL US&R SYSTEM @NAT_USAR_NEWS]

25 of 28 National FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Teams have been mobilized in support of hurricane response from Hawaii to the Carolinas. 3 US&R teams have been held in place supporting their home state response. #fema #HurricaneFlorence #HurricaneOlivia @fema #oneteam

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One more of Murphy as he settles in for the six hour flight. @CDAFD @CDAFirefighters

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Murphy is ready to go! Two canine teams are part of the deployment with Wa-TF1. @CDAFD

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Wa-TF1 is loading up and heading out. Thanks @PierceTransit! Safe travels! @PierceCo

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Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) is deploying to Hawaii in support of Hurricane Olivia. Saturday morning, 35 members will depart Pierce County Emergency Management in Tacoma. @PierceCo #hurricaneolivia

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@RDMFireRescue Oops!! Honest mistake! 😀🔥

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WA-TF1 has arrived home safely. Thank you team members, their agencies, & families for the support and dedication. @CentralPierce @PierceCo @SeattleFire @PierceSheriff @tukwilaFFs2088 @TacomaFire @WoodinvilleFire @ValleyFire @CDAFD @Southkingfire @RDMFireRescue @ShorelineFire

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@KIRO7Brooke @PierceCo I emailed the information. :-)

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Good news!!!!! WA-TF1 has received demobilization orders & will be home tomorrow morning. We are all so very proud of each & every one of our team members for your dedication and professionalism to help others in their time of need. Safe travels! @PierceCo

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

Six of our task force members had the opportunity today to meet the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Brock Long. @PierceCo @FEMA_USAR_NEWS @FEMARegion10

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WA-TF1 has a new assignment in the Waipi'o Valley on Hawaii Island. They will complete wide area searches in hurricane affected areas. Members use GPS units to ensure accurate locations on maps for officials. @PierceCo @SeattleFire @CPFR_PIO @PierceSheriff

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

@SeattleFire @KIRO7Brooke I will let you know when we have their demobilization orders. For now, they will be assisting on Oahu.

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Mahalo @HawaiianAir for being so generous and helpful this morning. Your employees set up an area to check our team in. They were very friendly and got them through security very quickly to ensure they got to their flight on time. @PierceCo

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WA-TF1 received orders to pack up & leave Maui. They will report to Oahu and continue to help local residents & tourists on the islands. The took a team photo before moving. Safe travels everyone!!!! @PierceCo

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

Assisting with wildland fire response on Maui. Great job, WA-TF1! @PierceCo

[NATIONAL US&R SYSTEM @NAT_USAR_NEWS]

Washington Task Force 1 assisted with evacuations and search operations as a result of a brush fire, near Lahaina's Kauaula Valley, that led to the evacuation of more than 100 homes. The fire burned 1,500 acres before it was contained. @fema

[WA Task Force 1 @WATaskForce1]

Yesterday, WA-TF1 learned hazard & flood plain areas, coordinated w/ National Guard Maui Armory, and met local fire officials to ensure radio communications would be intact when/if needed. Canines trained to acclimate to the climate & local smells! #HurricaneLane @pierceco

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WA-TF1 members have left for @SeaTacAirport and will be flying to Maui to provide assistance after #HurricaneLane. Thank you @PierceTransit for the ride, as always. @PierceCo

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@LinziKIRO7 @PierceCo We are booking flights now - I'll update as soon as we know what time they are leaving Tacoma.

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Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) is deploying to Hawaii in support of Hurricane Lane. 35 members of WA-TF1 will depart SeaTac later today. #HurricaneLane @PierceCo