MISSOURI TASK FORCE 1
Ready when disaster
demands more.
Managed by Boone County Fire Protection District, Missouri Task Force 1 provides specialized urban search and rescue capabilities for disaster response in Missouri and across the nation.
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NATIONAL TASK FORCES
Part of FEMA’s national urban search and rescue system.
72
HOURS SELF-SUFFICIENT
Prepared to operate with personnel, equipment and logistical support.
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SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS
Roles supporting search, rescue, medicine, planning and logistics.
THE MISSION
Specialized response for complex incidents.
MO-TF1 supports local agencies during disasters and major emergencies. The task force supplements the existing response system and works within the incident command structure already in place. Its multidisciplinary capabilities support operations in collapsed structures, flood zones, damaged communities and other hazardous environments.
SEARCH
Wide-area and technical search.
Locating survivors and assessing damaged areas.
RESCUE
Structural and technical rescue.
Accessing, stabilizing and removing people from hazardous environments.
MEDICAL
Disaster medical support.
Medical care for survivors and task force personnel.
HAZMAT
Hazard assessment and support.
Monitoring conditions and supporting safe operations.
PLANNING
Mission coordination.
Tracking assignments, resources and operational progress.
LOGISTICS
Equipment and sustainment.
Moving and maintaining the resources needed for the mission.
CAPABILITIES
Built for difficult environments and specialized missions.
MO-TF1 combines technical disciplines, specialized personnel and mission-ready equipment to support all-hazards search and rescue operations.
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
Search, stabilization and rescue.
Technical operations in damaged and collapsed structures.
MEDICAL
Care in austere conditions.
CANINE SEARCH
Specialized detection teams.
WATER AND WIDE-AREA RESPONSE
Search capability across flooded and
heavily damaged communities.
Mission packages may include water rescue, wide-area search, reconnaissance and incident support based on the needs of the disaster.
HOW DEPLOYMENT WORKS
From activation to mission operations.
MO-TF1 deploys to support the requesting agency. The task force supplements local response and operates within the existing command structure.
Activated
A state or federal request initiates the deployment process.
Mobilized
Personnel, equipment and transportation are assembled.
Integrated
The team checks in and joins the incident command structure.
Operational
Search, rescue, medical and support assignments begin.
Reset
After response, equipment and personnel return to readiness.
JOIN MO-TF1
Bring your expertise to the team.
MO-TF1 draws from a range of public safety, medical, engineering, canine, logistics, communications and incident-support disciplines. Applicants should review open positions and apply for roles that match their qualifications.
OPERATIONS
Search and rescue specialists
TECHNICAL
Engineers and hazardous materials
MEDICAL
Physicians, nurses and paramedics
SUPPORT
Logistics, communications and planning
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Review the role and qualifications carefully.
Openings and qualification requirements may vary by discipline and operational need.
Confirm the position is currently open.
Review required licenses, training and experience.
Prepare complete application information.
Understand training and deployment expectations.
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