Who we are
Southwest Florida Urban Search & Rescue
Florida US&R Task Force 6 (designated FL-TF 6) is a multi-agency, multi-discipline search & rescue task force dedicated to serving the community of Southwest Florida, and its surrounding areas.
Team Status
Our current team status is Available.
Latest Post
- November 2025 Board MeetingThe Board Meeting for Southwest Florida Urban Search & Rescue – Task Force 6 will…
Latest Deployment
Hurricane Milton
October 2024
Our Services
Wide Area Search
Our team is capable of performing systematic searches over large areas utilizing resources such as GPS, Search Canines and Grid Search methods. We work closely with other agencies as needed to safely locate missing victims.
Confined Space & Structural Collapse
With the guidance of structural engineers, our team is trained to perform technical rescues of victims of collapsed structures in confined spaces.
Flood & Swiftwater Rescue
Rising floodwaters and against strong currents, our swiftwater rescue technicians utilize extensive training and rigid-haul inflatable boats to reach victims stranded in water rescue scenarios.
Low & High-Angle Rescue
From tower rescues to trench rescues, our technicians are trained in technical rope rescue above and below grade.