AZ-TF1 Urban Search and Rescue

AZ-TF1 Urban Search and Rescue AZ-TF1 Urban Search and Rescue Team is the only FEMA team based out of Arizona and is operated by the Phoenix Fire Department.

This is the Arizona Taskforce 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team page on Facebook. The purpose of this page is to present information regarding our organization and increase public awareness of the service we provide. This site is monitored, has limited access for public forum, and is not intended as the official source of information for AZ-TF1, FEMA or the City of Phoenix Fire Department. The official source of information for AZ-TF1, please visit us at http://www.phoenix.gov/aztf1

07/20/2025
07/20/2025

FEMA Activates AZ-TF1 for Central Texas Flooding Response. At 8:00pm, Tuesday night a 45-member Urban Search and Rescue team will deploy to support ongoing flood response efforts in Kerr County, Texas.

Our team, part of the Arizona Task Force 1 (AZ-TF1), includes three specialized search dog teams prepared to assist in critical search and rescue operations.

We remain committed to providing aid during this devastating disaster and supporting our colleagues and communities in need. City of Phoenix, AZ USA

04/08/2025
04/08/2025
04/08/2025

6 FEMA US&R Type 3 Teams continue to support Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas following record flooding throughout the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Yesterday Nebraska Task Force One conducted rescues involving motorist whose vehicles were swept off flooded roadways. All the individuals involved were thankfully uninjured. This is a solid reminder to never drive through floodwaters. Roads may be washed out or deeper than they appear. Stay safe and find an alternate route!

04/06/2025

Six Type 3 FEMA US&R Teams remain deployed in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. VA-TF1, VA-TF2,MD-TF1, CO-TF1, PA-TF1 remain staged across Kentucky and Tennessee ready to support the effected states. NE-TF1 has been requested and engaged with the State of Arkansas for flood water operations. The Blue FEMA US&R Incident Support Team is based in Northern Kentucky and providing support to the teams as needed.

01/11/2025

Great work by all!

After 16 days of hard work, our deployed AZ-TF1 members received demobilization orders today. In addition to responding ...
10/13/2024

After 16 days of hard work, our deployed AZ-TF1 members received demobilization orders today. In addition to responding to Tropical Cyclone Milton in the Tampa Bay area, our team was previously deployed to assist with Tropical Cyclone Helene in North Carolina. With our deployment nearing its end, AZ-TF1 is now beginning the journey back to Phoenix.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us from afar, sent comments, wished us well, and gave us encouragement. Your support means everything!

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