Virginia Task Force 1
Coverage of Virginia Task Force 1 in the Nexus archive.
- Fairfax County firefighters come home after assisting Colombia earthquake victims
Ten Fairfax County firefighters who are part of Virginia Task Force 1 returned from helping coordinate a rescue effort after a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10. The team was tasked with evaluating buildings, fire stations, and personal homes in hard-hit areas. During their return, Battalion Chief Robert Schoenberger thanked the team for their dedication to service.
- Fairfax County fire department seeks public’s help on training facility fire
A fire destroyed a Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Training Facility in Lorton, causing over $1 million in damage and destroying equipment like a semitractor-trailer and Kubota tractor. Surveillance video showed six individuals at the facility before the fire, though officials have not confirmed arson. The Virginia Task Force 1, currently in Venezuela after earthquakes, uses the facility for training.
- "Very emotional experience:" Virginia-based task force describes rescues in Venezuela as humanitarian efforts increase
Over 1,400 people have died from recent earthquakes in Venezuela, but international search-and-rescue teams, including Virginia Task Force 1, continue to rescue survivors. The Virginia-based team is part of humanitarian efforts in the disaster zone.