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The Virginia Beach Fire Department is the founding member of one of Virginia's two FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. [2] Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2) is available to respond to natural or man-made disasters around the country and the world to assist with search and rescue, medical support, damage assessment and communications. [3]
Urban Search and Rescue Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2) is one of the 28 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces. Based in Virginia Beach, VA-TF2 is sponsored by the Virginia Beach Fire Department. [1] The department has two heavy rescue apparatus fitted with specialized equipment designed for technical rescue incidents. [2]
In November 1995, the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad moved from 408 20th Street to 740 Virginia Beach Boulevard. This new state-of-the-art facility provides ample room for equipment, training, sleeping and exercise accommodations for members, as well as meeting rooms used for VBVRS functions and community activities.
Kenneth Pravetz, a 23-year veteran with the Virginia Beach Fire Department, will step into his new role Jan. 1, the city announced Wednesday. Pravetz has been with the Virginia Beach Fire ...
The Virginia Beach Fire Department is asking for help from the public after an illegal fireworks display earlier this week damaged boats at Rudee Inlet. According to an update from the department ...
The building that was consumed by fire Tuesday night the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a “total loss,” according the fire department, along with the three business inside. The affected ...
VA-TF2 - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Virginia Beach Fire Department WA-TF1 - Pierce County, Washington - Pierce County Department of Emergency Management [ 16 ] The U.S. Army's 911th Engineer Company , modeled on a FEMA USAR Task Force, provides additional response to the National Capital Region.
Virginia Beach Fire Department also has members who are Department of EMS released ALS providers, and during specific situations may assist volunteer rescue squads by providing ALS care. In 2015, all firefighting and rescue operations were completely transferred from the rescue squads to the Virginia Beach Fire Department, including extrication ...