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 2008-2009 is depicted in the chart below and the makeup of each team is listed next.

2009 CE Schedule

TXTF2 has contracted with iamresponding for an Emergency Notification System.  The system will allow group notifications to be sent to all members.   A toll free number is provided for members to call in to acknowledge receipt.  A built in tracking system will compile a list of members who have acknowledged the alert and will track individuals who report they are unavailable.  This will streamline the notification process allowing the team to be notified in a much shorter time frame.

The system also allows a member to login from any computer with internet access and make changes to his personal information, including phone number changes.  There is also a scheduling component that will allow a member to report that he is unavailable for a particular time frame.  (i.e.  a member can post himself out of service for an entire month, or any number of days, for a family illness or a trip out of town)

A tutorial will be out in February on how to update your information and schedule.  It will be each members responsibility to keep their current numbers updated to avoid missing a deployment.

 

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

• 3 Additional Picture ID

• 3 navy FEMA Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) shirts

• 3 navy blue BDU pants

• 3 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

• Personal Hand Sanitizer

• 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

• 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.   Bottled water and MRE's for your Stat Pack will be issued during check in.

The SCBA facepiece has been removed from the list above. 

USAR CE SCHEDULE    2009