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.

  First Up Standby Stand Down
Jan. 10 BLUE RED WHITE
Feb. 10 RED WHITE BLUE
Mar. 10 WHITE BLUE RED
Apr. 10 BLUE RED WHITE
May  10 RED WHITE BLUE
June 10 WHITE BLUE RED
July 10 BLUE RED WHITE
Aug. 10 RED WHITE BLUE
Sep. 10 WHITE BLUE RED
Oct. 10 BLUE RED WHITE
Nov. 10 RED WHITE BLUE
Dec. 10 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

  • 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

MONTH

DATES

SUBJECT

INSTRUCTORS

 

 

 

 

January

20,21,22

RIT

On duty instructors

February

17,18,19

RIT

On duty instructors

March

10,11,12

Shoring – Double Insertion Point Rakers

Stidham Houser,

April

21, 22, 23

Low pressure air bags & Lifting / Moving

Stidham

 

May

12, 13, 14

Structural Monitoring

Izbicki

June

16,17,18

Technical Search & Trench Trailer Familiarization

On duty instructors

July

14,15,16

Ropes

On duty instructors

August

11,12,13

Breaching / Breaking / Cutting

On Duty Instructors

September

15,16,17

RIT & Shoring

On duty instructors

October

16,17,18

Trench Systems

On duty instructors

November

13,14,15

Confined Space

On duty instructors

December

15,16,17

Ropes

On duty instructors