Wichita firefighters describe Kansas Task Force 1 hurricane deployments
Fire Chief Doug Williams introduced Captain Wiebe and Lt. Brennaman, who described two‑week deployments to Florida and North Carolina with Kansas Task Force 1 — search, rescue, damage assessments and family reunifications by satellite phone were highlighted.
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Chief Doug Williams briefed the commission on Oct. 23 about Sedgwick County firefighters who deployed with Kansas Task Force 1 to assist with hurricane response in Florida and North Carolina. Williams said participation provides free regional training and equipment while obligating departments to respond to mutual‑aid requests under EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact).
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