The New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) was activated as part of the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System and deployed to support rescue and recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The team, deployed as a Type 1 unit, includes 80 highly trained members, three tractor-trailers, two box trucks, five F-450 utility vehicles, two crew carriers, an F-250 towing vehicle, two passenger vans, two utility terrain vehicles, and a fleet service truck.

Local law enforcement officers are part of the deployment.

Additionally, a specialized water rescue component, comprising six boats with trailers and a water support trailer, has been deployed to enhance the team’s ability to respond to flood-related emergencies.