Florida Task Force 5 US&R Team

08/17/2025

From high angles to tight spaces, FL-TF5 Urban Search and Rescue Team & JFRD Technical Rescue Team (TRT) keep the skills sharp. Training like this means when rare complex incidents occur or when disaster strikes, we’re ready to respond. Always training to always be ready.

08/15/2025

Ongoing rope rescue training keeps FL-TF5 mission-ready. With support from home agencies like , our 200+ members stay sharp on the latest best practices, industry standards, and rescue techniques.

08/21/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Engineer Ian M. Church. Engineer Church has served with JFRD since Feb 20, 2021 & was recently promoted June 22, 2024 to Engineer.  Please keep the family in your thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

05/29/2024

Good luck to our currently certified and our in-training K9s this week as they undergo numerous training tests this week!

05/22/2024

Unexpected accidents happen—be prepared. Ensure children and non-swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when around the water.

DYK: All children age 12 and under must wear a USCG approved lifejacket when on a moving watercraft. Learn more about life jacket safety at https://safeboatingcampaign.com. 🌊

For more beach and ocean safety information, visit jacksonvillebeach.org/beachsafety.

05/21/2024

Be sure to know the current beach, ocean, and beach conditions before heading out to the beach.

Once you are at the beach, read the beach safety signs at the entrance to the beach, look for beach warning flags, often posted on or near a lifeguard's stand. 🌊

To find out about live weather information and current beach and ocean conditions, visit our website at www.jacksonvillebeach.org/oceanrescue.

For more beach and ocean safety information, visit jacksonvillebeach.org/beachsafety.

05/20/2024

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD!

While you should ALWAYS be responsible for you and your children’s own safety, lifeguards are trained to recognize hazardous conditions, advise swimmers how to stay safe, respond to emergencies, and provide medical care for those in need.

Lifeguards work to prevent drowning and injury through constant vigilance and interaction with the swimming public. When you arrive at the beach, check with lifeguards for designated swim areas and important safety advice. 🌊

For more beach and ocean safety information, visit jacksonvillebeach.org/beachsafety.

05/09/2024

FL-TF5 DEPLOYS TO TEXAS SEVERE WEATHER INCIDENT UNDER EMAC ORDERS.

FL-TF5 received standby and alert orders under eight hours with an on-scene time of less than 24 hours deploying a Type 1 Swift Water Team.

FL-TF5 has been demobilized and is returning to Jacksonville, FL (Duval County, FL) today.

We are incredibly fortunate to have been allowed to assist the State of Texas while working alongside other professional, world-class USAR Taskforce Teams to support disaster response and recovery efforts.

04/30/2024

📃Keep important documents safe during a disaster by storing copies in a waterproof container or in a secure password-protected digital space.

Suggested documents include:
Photo ID & Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Pet ID Tags
Insurance policies & health records

04/30/2024