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One of 28 Federal Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces made up of Lincoln, Omaha, Papillion, Grand Island, Beatrice, Council Bluffs, FF's & civilian participants.

Lincoln, NE
Joined March 2017
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NE-TF1 is now accepting applications! See announcement for open positions! if interested and you are qualified for the position please click on link to apply! nebraskataskforce1.com/appli… Contact Training Manager for any questions! [email protected] m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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NE-TF1 has activated 2 Search & Rescue Canines in addition to Chief Thavenet - Command Element & Chief Majors - Operations in support of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
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NETF1 Program Manager and Battalion Chief Brad Thavenet along with Battalion Chief Mark Majors have both been activated in support of Hurricane Ian! We wish them luck and we know they will represent Nebraska well!
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NE-TF1 has returned from Puerto Rico safely! Repacking and getting back into the ready state for anything that we may be called to. Always making sure NE-TF1 is ready to serve!
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FEMA National Urban Search & Rescue Program is deploying 4 Water Rescue Packages from Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana in Support of the Kentucky Floods. Additionally, a FEMA/US&R command element is also being deployed including NE-TF1’s Chief Thavenet.
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NETF1 K9 KODA has been found! Thank you to everyone who assisted with this!
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BOLO missing K9 Roca/Hickman area
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NE-TF1 conducted a water rescue training exercise in Manchester Iowa!
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NE-TF1 is accepting applications! See flyer for further info or visit nebraskataskforce1.com/appli…
In addition to IN-TF1 a Command element of the FEMA/US&R Blue Incident Support Team, including Chief Thavenet has also been activated to assist. @LNKFireRescue @CityOfLincoln @OmahaFireDept @papiofire @GIFireDept
Indiana Task Force 1 has been activated for response to Mayfield Kentucky as a Type 3 US&R team in support of Search & Rescue Operations following overnight storms. #fema #Kentucky #Mayfield
Five members of NE-TF1 attended the Advanced Breaching & Breaking Course at TEEX. This advanced skill set will be shared with all NE-TF1 Rescue Specialists in upcoming trainings. NE-TF1 members ALWAYS training to master their craft! @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @papiofire
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Southern hospitality was on huge display as firefighters from Lafayette Fire Dept prepared dinner for NE-TF1. Task force is preparing to depart Louisiana and would like to say thanks to everyone who help make the mission a success. @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @CityOfLincoln
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NE-TF1 continues to perform secondary search’s in Chackbay, LA assessing immediate needs of the community and providing assistance whenever possible. @LNKFireRescue @IAFFLocal647 @papiofire @OmahaFireDept @OmahaFire385 @IAFFLocal644
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NE-TF1 Logistcs Manger assisting local volunteer fire dept’s in Chackbay & Thibodaux, LA unload water and other essentials for the community. No matter the mission we are always willing to assist! @LNKFireRescue @papiofire @IAFFLocal647 @OmahaFireDept @OmahaFire385 @IAFFLocal644
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NE-TF1 came across our friends at LES outside Houma, LA yesterday. Not just NE-TF1 representing Nebraskans but also the great folks at LES are here to assist. “One Team, One Mission” @LESupdates @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @papiofire @IAFFLocal647 @IAFFLocal644 @OmahaFire385
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NE-TF1 spent Tuesday helping the people of St Charles Parish Louisiana. The team continues to perform secondary searches assisting local authorities & agencies. Communication & electricity are still down so NE-TF1 can become a lifeline to out of the area.
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NE-TF1 continues to operate in southern Louisiana doing search’s door to door and and assisting in evacuations. Destruction and debris along with water is hampering access to some areas . @IAFFLocal644 @IAFFLocal647 @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @OmahaFire385 @papiofire
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NE-TF1 is being repositioned in southern Louisiana after Hurricane Ida made landfall yesterday. All members are in great health and eager to begin assisting those impacted. @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept @IAFFLocal644 @OmahaFire385 @IAFFLocal647 @papiofire
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NE-TF1 continues to prepare gear & equipment in preparation for Ida’s landfall. Task force engineers and Safety Officers have evaluated their housing structure and determined it is safe for all members to wait out the storm prior to operations. @LNKFireRescue @OmahaFireDept
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