In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States, the Phoenix Fire Department has mobilized Arizona Task Force 1, an elite cadre of first responders tasked with aiding in recovery and rescue operations. In a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix, a fleet consisting of vans and trucks was dispatched, ferrying 45 personnel including firefighters, search and rescue dogs, structural engineers, and doctors to aid the hurricane-stricken areas. The exact destination of the crew was undisclosed at their time of departure, with updates to follow as they route toward the areas in need.