Since 1991, the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue Team (FL-TF2) has been serving the national community in times of need. The team is designed to respond to a variety of disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, storms and tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities and hazardous materials releases where victims may be trapped, lost or injured. With only 3 1/2 hours notice, this nationally recognized group can be on its way with 80 highly trained members and thousands of dollars worth of specialized tools and equipment to a community in need.
The City of Miami is the sponsoring agency of the Team, providing administrative staffing, warehouse space and other infrastructure needs; however, the team is also composed of experts from 23 additional fire and police departments as well as professionals from the civilian ranks.
The South Florida Search and Rescue Team welcomes you and hopes that you will take a few minutes to become acquainted with our site.
USAR South Florida Task Force 2
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2010 FASAR Search & Rescue Responder of the Year
City of Miami Fire Dept Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) was awarded the 2010 Search and Rescue Award, an honor granted to them by the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association for their efforts in Haiti. This recognition is given to individuals whose actions as search-and-rescue responders demonstrate the highest level of excellence and ongoing commitment to the fire rescue service and community.
FL-TF2 is being recognized for their assistance in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. Many survivors were brought out alive from beneath the rubble by members of team in 10 days. The rescues performed in Port-au-Prince accounted for the most rescues in the history of FL-TF2.
