BELLBROOK FIRE/EMS

Urban Search and Rescue:
Ohio Task Force One

The FEMA Ohio Task Force (OHTF-1) is broken down into four main groups:

Search Team

The Search Team uses dogs, listening devices, Search-Cams and other technical search equipment to find victims buried under the debris of a disaster.

Rescue Team

The Rescue Team is skilled in rescue tactics and techniques such as in breaching and extrications, rope rescue operations, confined space rescue, shoring and stabilization.

Medical Team

The Medical Team is responsible for all team member medical needs.

Technical Team

The Technical Team includes structure specialists such as engineers, hazardous materials specialists, heavy rigging, equipment specialists, communications and logistics specialists.