Louisiana State Urban Search and Rescue Task Force

10/14/2024

This is the last Florida sunset for our Louisiana Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue Task Force as they will head home tomorrow (Monday).

We could not be more proud of the impact they have had on our first responders friends and their communities.

We know, just like Louisianans, that those affected all across Florida will rebound and rebuild!



*Taskforce 1 & Louisiana Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 9
-New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
-St. Bernard Fire Department
-Hammond Fire Dept
-Kenner Fire Department
-New Orleans Fire Department
-Lafourche Parish Fire District 3

*Louisiana USAR Task Force 2
-Baton Rouge Fire Department
-East Side Fire Department
-Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish WFFD
-East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services

*Louisiana Task Force 3 Urban Search and Rescue
-City of West Monroe Fire Department
-Monroe Fire Department
-Ouachita Parish Fire Department
-Shreveport Fire Department
-Caddo Fire District One
-Caddo Fire District #4

10/13/2024

☀️Another day, another duty🚨

Yesterday, our assistance in Zephyrhills, Florida led to the evacuation of more than 100 residents affected by rising floodwaters.

Our teams are preparing for similar calls for help today (Sunday).

We are appreciative of the support we continue to receive from our state's leaders including State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams, Governor Jeff Landry, and Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for ensuring our team has the resources and backing to continue this critical work.

10/13/2024

The Louisiana Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue Task Force had a busy day of rescues and evacuations in the Tampa area.

The team created a unified command including LATF-2, Florida State Guard Crisis Response Division Alpha Company, Indiana USAR Task Force #1 and Pasco Sheriff's Office.

We are so proud of our team's impact and efforts!

10/12/2024

Our teams are on the move again!

This morning, they headed out to Florida State Fairgrounds for the next mission assignment.

They were quickly tasked to help with evacuations due to high water in the Tampa area.

10/11/2024

The morning USAR recon mission in Volusia County, FL resulted in one evacuation and life-saving education efforts on generator safety after finding several unsafe equipment placements!

10/11/2024

Before our Taskforce 1 was assigned a recon mission in Volusia County, Florida this morning, our collective group helped Ohio Task Force 1 set up their base camp so they could respond quicker to any new missions that arise for them today.

10/10/2024

More help from the Louisiana Fire Service is on the way following !

10/10/2024

Now that has passed, our teams have re-positioned to Orlando to await their mission assignment with some equipment checks.

We are happy to hear the storm was less impactful than expected, but we stand ready to help any affected community with any damage experienced.

10/09/2024

Weather conditions are changing where our teams are staged ahead of . But our folks are continuing their readiness.

This waiting period has allowed the teams to train on Search and Rescue Common Operating platform (SARCOP), issue and prepare equipment and work to ensure sustainable communications.

Now, the Louisiana Fire Service USAR team awaits its mission assignment.

10/08/2024

The prep work for disaster response can often times be as busy as the response itself.

That's why our teams staged in Florida are in mode ahead of .

The group, comprised of 3 taskforces with a total of more than 50 people from almost all corners of the state, are focusing today on planning the potential needs and affected areas as details of the storm evolve.

10/08/2024

Taskforce 2, Taskforce 3, and Regional Response Team 8 have landed in their staging location in Live Oak, Florida.

Please keep them in your thoughts as passes through the Sunshine State.

They stand ready to respond to any needs as soon as the storm moves out.

10/08/2024