Nevada Task Force 1
Hurricane Gustav & IKE Deployment
2008
Nevada Task Force 1 is one of 28 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Forces that are prepared to respond to state or federal disasters throughout the United States. These task forces, complete with necessary tools and equipment, and required skills and techniques, can be deployed by FEMA for the rescue of victims of structural collapses due to man-made or natural disasters.
NV TF-1 consists of members from Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Henderson Fire Department and North Las Vegas Fire Department, as well as civilians from several private companies.
NV TF-1 was engaged in search and rescue activities in New Orleans, LA in response to Hurricane Katrina (September 2005) and in Lake Charles in response to Hurricane Rita (September 2005), as well as responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (September 2001).
For more information: Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Nevada Task Force 1 Office:
Paul Bailey (Program Manager)
Telephone: (702) 455-8417
FAX: (702) 644-1617
Program Office hours: M-F (8 am - 5 pm)
Email: pbailey@co.clark.nv.us
Mailing Address:
Nevada Task Force 1
Clark County Fire Dept, Station 18
575 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Let us never forget...
September 11, 2001
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