The mission of the Technical Rescue Team (TRT) is to safely and effectively mitigate emergency situations requiring rescue / removal of victims from above and below grade, confined spaces and building collapses. This Team addresses the need for specialized skills and equipment necessary to confront the unique challenges presented by these types of rescues / recoveries. The primary goal being the increase in safety of departmental personnel and those they are rescuing.

The Technical Rescue Team will respond to any rescue / recovery involving elevated structures, below grade environments, confined spaces, building collapses and any other rescue situation outside the normal realm of Fire Suppression and Rescue.

2009 CART Silver Team/MABAS 16 Training Schedule

Confined Space Rescue S.O.G.

Rope Rescue S.O.G.

Trench Rescue S.O.G.

 Current Team Roster (November, 2008)

2009 MMT's

Cover Letter
Knots
Monitoring Equipment
Shoring Equipment
Mechanical Advantage
Task Timelines

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