Equipment
The First Response Team of America provides direct support to regional first responders with uniquely designed state-of-the-art disaster response equipment and the experienced work forced needed to safely operate this equipment in ravaged, unstable terrains.
Self-sufficient teams deploy heavy equipment from strategically located Rapid Response Cells. Our specialized heavy equipment is augmented by industrial grade generators and water pumps, integrated satellite communication systems, off-road scouting vehicles, and high-powered hovercraft.
Rapid Response Cells
For rapid deployment to major disasters, we have equipment housed in strategic locations across the nation. Our primary Rapid Response Cells are located in Riverhead, New York (Long Island) and Knoxville, Tennessee with temporary housing stations in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.
- From Long Island, New York, the First Response Team is positioned for rapid response to hurricanes hitting the east coast, and the snow and ice storms prevalent in northeastern states.
- From Knoxville, Tennessee, equipment is pre-positioned to cover Tornado Alley in the Midwest, hurricanes on the east and gulf coasts, and snowstorms to the north.
- Our temporary housing stations in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Pennsylvania are essential locales that increase the overall efficiency of on-going operations.
- In responding to multiple disasters in California, Oregon and Washington State, our team has seen firsthand the great need in adding a third rapid response cell for the West Coast.