Task Force Information

How do I get on the team?

Where can I find information to get on the team?

Why doesn't the team pick up civilians?

Who is the Task Force Leader?

How do I contact the Task Force Leader?

When is the next Task Force training drill?

What is meant by "multi agency Task Force"?

How do I get my dog on the team? 

How do I get on the team?

 Most of our members come from one of our five participating fire agencies. You may also be employed as a paramedic with American Medical Response, as an emergency room physician, structural engineer, or have a level two search dog registered with California Office of Emergency Services.

 Where can I find information to get on the team?  

Contact Riverside Fire Department at mailto:station03@riversideca.gov and they will e-mail you back with the information.

Why doesn't the team pick up civilians?

The team has civilian paramedics, physicians, structural engineers, and California OES search dog handlers, all other positions on the team are held by fire personnel because they are safety positions.

Who is the Task Force Leader?

The person in charge is Division Chief Dave Lesh, and Co-Task Force Leader is Capt Mike Koury.

How do I contact the Task Force Leader or team members?

You can call the Riverside Fire Department at (951)826-5321 or go to the "contact us" page on the web site, and we will route your message to the correct person.

When is the next Task Force training drill?

The task force has a training drill every three months we try to involve the whole team. If you would like to know the date, log in the team members site for the current colander.

How do I get my dog on the team?

The search dogs are certified by a Federal Emergency Management Agency governing body, when we are deployed the team is assigned the nearest four dogs that have a level two, or better certification.