Members Only

TX-TF2 is now operational as a state asset.  State Deployments will be handled by a rotating shift basis with one shift or team First Up for a given month, one shift on standby and one shift on stand down.  The rotation for 2008 is depicted in the chart below and the makeup of each team is listed next.

 

  First Up Standby Stand Down
Jan. 08 BLUE RED WHITE
Feb. 08 RED WHITE BLUE
March 08 WHITE BLUE RED
April 08 BLUE RED WHITE
May 08 RED WHITE BLUE
June 08 WHITE BLUE RED
July 08 BLUE RED WHITE
Aug. 08 RED WHITE BLUE
Sept. 08 WHITE BLUE RED
Oct. 08 BLUE RED WHITE
Nov. 08 RED WHITE BLUE
Dec. 08 WHITE BLUE RED

 

 

Red Team

 White Team

Blue Team
TFL BC03B 2 TFL BC03C 2 TFL BC03A 2
ATFL BC06C 2 ATFL BC06A 2 ATFL BC06B 2
SFTY BC07A 2 SFTY BC07B 2 SFTY BC07C 2
  EN19A 4   EN19B 4   EN19C 4
  EN15C 4   EN15A 4   EN15B 4
  TR19B 4   TR19C 4   TR19A 4
  TR15A 4   TR15B 4   TR15C 4
  RE19C 2   RE19A 2   RE19B 2
  RE15B 2   RE15C 2   RE15A 2
  HM03B 4   HM03C 4   HM03A 4
                 

 

State Deployment Packing List

Uniforms

The standard uniform for task force personnel will consist of:

  • Blue Blauer Trousers (until we receive BDU pants)

  • Blue BDU shirt with DFR & USAR patches

  • USAR Picture ID (4)

  • USAR belt

  • USAR T-shirt

  • Name tag

  • USAR Safety Boots

  • DFR Ball cap (optional)

 Equipment

The following equipment will be required for State Deployments:

  • USAR Equipment Bag with attached Picture ID (4)

  • 3 navy FEMA Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) shirts

  • 3 navy blue BDU pants

  • 2 long sleeve grey USAR work shirts

  • 1 navy blue ball cap

  • 1 navy blue or black heavy jacket (seasonal)

  • 1 set rain gear

  • Cot with air mattress (Cot Provided by TF)

  • Sleeping bag

  • Pillow

  • Sleepwear

  • 7 pair underwear

  • 7 pair socks

  • 1 bath towel

  • 1 wash cloth

  • Package of Wet Wipes for personal use

  • Money for personal items

  • Personal hygiene and grooming kit

  • TX Drivers License

  • Eye glasses

  • Sunglasses

  • 1-week worth of medications

  • Wristwatch

  • Knife or Multi-tool

  • Personal first aid kit, bandaids, etc.

  • Administrative kit for assigned position

 Stat Pack with attached Picture ID

  • 1 safety helmet with chin strap and helmet light

  • USAR Gloves

  • Firefighting Gloves (for hot work, welding, etc.)

  • Climbing & Rescue Harness

  • Eye protection

  • Hearing protection

  • SCBA facepiece (from regular firefighting gear)

  • N95 Particulate Mask

  • Flashlight, with spare batteries and bulbs

  • Food  & Water for 12 hours (bottled water and MRE’s)

  • Knee pads

  • 2 or 3 Bandanas

  • Sunscreen & Insect Repellent

  • Lip Balm with sunscreen

  • FOG Manual

The only 2 things that each member should have to add to their Stat Pack on a deployment is their firefighting gloves and SCBA facepiece.  Bottled water and MRE's for your Stat Pack will be issued during check in.