Urban Search and Rescue

Florida Task-Force 6 is an independently operated special response team that operates as a local and state asset. It is comprised of local fire departments and emergency service providers and is governed by its own executive board. Although it operates independently of the LCFCA, the team has close ties with the association as it shares many of the same members.

The Southwest Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, FL-TF 6, is comprised of approximately 73 firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics and law enforcement officers representing eight local emergency response agencies including Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Beach, Iona McGregor, San Carlos Park and South Trail Fire Departments, Lee County Division of Public Safety and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

These agencies have committed personnel and funds to provide specialized rescue response to incidents that involve confined space, trench, low/high angle rope, swift water and structural collapse rescue situations