During 1992 through 1995 MATF-01 conducted monthly training in order
to become a "Deployable" FEMA US&R team.
TRAINING AT THE "SHOE" - 1993
In September of 1993 the Task Force conducted it's first multi day training
event at the United
Shoe Machinery Corp in Beverly. The 94th ARCOM supplied the 20
ton P&H crane for our
use.
CANINE TRAINING
Michelle Lewis, "Barkely", "Izzy" and Ed Stewart stand next to the confined
space
props at the Shoe in 1993.
LIFTING AND RIGGING
The Task Force at Shaughnessy Crane Service in Boston, 1993.
EARLY LOAD TRAINING
Task Force military aircraft training at Hanscom AFB 1994.
RESCUE FROM HEIGHTS
The United Shoe Complex continued as training grounds
for the Task Force in 1995. Two Task Force members exit
the fourth floor via the window.