JANESVILLE — Two Janesville firefighters are part of a team that left Tuesday to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in Texas.
“The Janesville Fire Department is incredibly proud of the dedication and expertise demonstrated by our deployed firefighters and the other members of the Wisconsin Task Force 1,” Janesville Fire Chief Ryan Murphy stated. “Their commitment to serving others, often in the most challenging and dangerous conditions, is a testament to their professionalism and training.”
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Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1, are on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state.
The members that were deployed were from the REACT Center and the Green Bay, Menomonie, and Janesville fire departments.
The team also brought specialized equipment to assist with search efforts, including a utility all-terrain vehicle and medical supplies.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management made the request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which is a nationwide mutual aid system. They requested WI-TF1 for 14 days, but the request may be shortened or lengthened based on need.
“Wisconsin Task Force 1 brings together individuals from across the state with specialized training and capabilities to support not only our own communities, but also communities experiencing emergencies throughout the country,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “We are a more resilient nation when states support one another during emergencies. Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by this terrible disaster.”