Most task force deployment usually last 14 days, but for this incident, CO-TF1 was requested by local officials to stay in Kerr County & continue searches. After unpacking & stowing their gear- team members headed home, looking forward to seeing their families. 3/3 #texasfloods

Firefighters from 16 different Front Range agencies were deployed for this incident. There are 23 participating agencies on the task force. Members are rostered on a rotating schedule, and there is always a team ready to go if needed. 2/3.#cotf1

The members of Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) have all returned safely back home. The team arrived around noon today, after spending nearly three weeks in Kerr County, TX. where they assisted in search and recovery efforts after the devastating floods in that state. 1/3

Our team will depart Kerrville tomorrow (Saturday) morning and should be back home by Sunday afternoon. Thank you to our home agencies, families, and support systems—your continued encouragement and care have meant more than words can express. #texasfloods #cotf1

We leave with the knowledge that we gave everything we had to support the families affected by this devastating flood, yet we are humbled by the magnitude of loss felt by so many. 3/4

Reading the names, learning the stories, and seeing the faces of those lost—and those still missing—reinforced the purpose behind our mission. It was a profoundly moving experience for us all. 2/4

Texas Floods UPDATE:.Colorado Task Force 1 .July 25, 2025, 4pm (MST).This afternoon, members of Colorado Task Force 1 visited the memorial wall in downtown Kerrville, TX. The wall offered a moment of deep reflection for everyone on the team. 1/4

On Friday, the team will be demobilizing- cleaning, servicing, and preparing equipment to be ready for whatever comes next. CO-TF1 is expected to head back home this weekend, potentially arriving in Colorado on Sunday. #texasfloods #cotf1

CO-TF1 team members got out as soon as the sun came up, conducting searches on land and water. According to the Texas Governor’s Office, there are still two people missing. Today is CO-TF1’s final shift in the field.

Texas Floods UPDATE.Colorado Task Force 1 .Thursday, July 24, 3 pm (MST): This morning, Colorado Task Force 1 joined with Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) to assist that team in completing secondary searches in their assigned area along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, TX. 1/3

as needed to enhance search effectiveness. CO-TF1 is also addressing multiple locations identified for additional follow-up. The continued progress of the mission is driven by the unwavering focus and dedication of the teams from Colorado and our partner task forces. 4/4

Heavy equipment remains in use to support ground teams at critical follow-up sites. The goal is to complete all secondary searches on both sides of the river by the end of shift on Thursday, July 24. In the water, teams are utilizing the AquaEye® handheld sonar device… 3/4

According to the Texas Governor’s Office, four individuals remain missing following the floods that struck the state on July 4. Both teams are conducting detailed secondary searches, which are expected to be more than 70% complete by the end of today’s operations. 2/4

Texas Floods UPDATE.Colorado Task Force 1 .Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 4 pm (MST):.Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) and Tennessee Task Force 1 (TN-TF1) continue search operations along the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas. 1/4.#texasfloods #cotf1

According to the Texas Governor’s Office, four individuals remain missing following the floods that struck the state on July 4. Both teams are conducting detailed secondary searches, which are expected to be more than 70% complete by the end of today’s operations. 2/4.

Every team member is extremely focused on the mission; taking great care to follow every possible lead. The community’s encouragement fuels the team’s efforts, and CO-TF1 is honored to stand with Texas in this time of need. 6/6

The team’s primary focus in this new division is to complete thorough secondary searches and to continue the active search for the missing. The search zone is extensive, stretching across difficult terrain. 5/6

The terrain in the Bravo Division contains heavy vegetation, and narrow canyons with many drainages and tributaries that are not easily accessible. Here, the damage to homes and buildings along the Guadalupe River is significant and includes a large debris field. 4/6

known as divisions. Divisions are essentially geographical areas of responsibility, and are separated by natural features like rivers, streams, or rock formations, or man-made features like roads. In Kerrville, TX. and the surrounding area- there are 12 divisions. 3/6

The Bravo Division includes the grounds of Camp Mystic and the area directly downstream. Almost 200 personnel are now working in the division. During large scale incidents like the Texas floods, the entire search perimeter is often broken up into multiple smaller areas, 2/6