Urban Search & Rescue

Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) was established in 1991 and currently consists of members from 25 agencies from three primary jurisdictions: Seattle Fire; King County; and Pierce County.


The team comprises over 210 team members, drawn from a variety of organizations including fire departments, hospitals, law enforcement and public works agencies in Pierce County, the City of Seattle and King County. Canine teams accompany WA-TF1 members on all deployments.


View the history of Washington State Task Force 1.