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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue

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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue

@VATF1

Urban Search and Rescue Team from Fairfax County, VA - Sponsored by @ffxfirerescue - @fema for domestic and @StateDept for international responses.

Fairfax County, VA, USA

Joined December 2012

VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
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Today, members of USA-01, working alongside local firefighters, rescued a mother & her nine-month-old baby from a collapsed structure. Both were found alive with only minor injuries, brought to safety to the cheers of neighbors. This is our why: the delivery of hope. @StateDept
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Department of State
@StateDept
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Against impossible odds, hope endures. 🇺🇸 American search and rescue teams rescued an infant from beneath the rubble following the earthquake in Venezuela. Every life saved is a victory.
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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Earthquake search and rescue support in Venezuela: @USMC UH-1Y Super Huey helicopters and crews are teaming with U.S. search and rescue teams to conduct aerial assessments of hard-hit areas in Venezuela today. The helicopters are part of #SOUTHCOM's support to @StateDept-led
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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
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USA-01 members are on the ground in #Venezuela — conducting search and rescue operations around the clock across multiple structures to reach any potential survivors. Operations are ongoing. @StateDept @USForeignAssist @usembassyve @ffxfirerescue
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Tommy Pigott
@statedeptspox
Jun 27
“[Chief Marrone] added that the State Department, which has assumed control of the search and rescue units, had moved quickly. The agencies that previously administered relief efforts — FEMA and USAID — often took days to get people on the ground. ‘It’s much more streamlined,’
Search Teams From California, Virginia and Florida Head to Venezuela
From nytimes.com
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Department of State
@StateDept
Jun 27
The United States’ response to earthquakes in Venezuela is big, fast, effective, and ongoing. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇻🇪
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Department of State
@StateDept
Jun 26
Our nation couldn’t be prouder of the brave search and rescue team members from @VATF1 who've deployed to Venezuela with @StateDept to render life-saving disaster response in Venezuela.
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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
Jun 26
USA-01 has arrived in #Venezuela as part of @StateDept response team. Priorities include establishing a base of operations & working with the Venezuelan authorities to ensure our operations meet their needs. All members are safe & ready to work. @usembassyve @ffxfirerescue
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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
Jun 26
USA-01 has arrived in Venezuela as part of @StateDept response team. Priorities include establishing a base of operations & working with the Venezuelan authorities to ensure our operations meet their needs. All members are safe & ready to work. @usembassyve @ffxfirerescue
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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
Jun 26
When disaster strikes, we answer the call. USA-01 is enroute to #Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes, w/ 79 personnel, six K9s, and 70k lbs of equipment. We are honored to represent the US, bringing our expertise, compassion, & unwavering dedication to those affected.
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 26
When called, the @DeptofWar moves. A C-17 Globemaster III was loaded overnight at Dover AFB with Urban Search and Rescue personnel and equipment for transport to Venezuela in support of @StateDept-led humanitarian response efforts. America’s military is delivering the people and
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VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue
@VATF1
Jun 26
USA-01 Heavy USAR team members are in the air enroute to #Venezuela as a part of the @StateDept @USForeignAssist response to the earthquakes on June 24th. @ffxfirerescue
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USForeignAssist
@USForeignAssist
Jun 25
The @StateDept is grateful to have trusted partners @VATF1 & @LACOFD who stand ready to support our efforts to save lives in Venezuela.
US sending elite search teams to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes: 'Exactly what we train for'
From nypost.com
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