Fairfax Urban Search & Rescue

Virginia Task Force 1, established in 1986, is a premier domestic and international disaster response team sponsored by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Comprising approximately 200 specially trained career and volunteer personnel, the team specializes in rescuing victims from collapsed structures following catastrophic events, whether natural or man-made.

The task force includes a diverse range of experts, such as emergency managers, physicians, structural engineers, and hazardous materials specialists, ensuring comprehensive response capabilities. Virginia Task Force 1 maintains constant operational readiness to serve the residents of Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions, while also partnering with federal agencies for both domestic and international missions.

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