McMinn County Rescue Squad's swiftwater team performs technical rescue involving specially trained personnel using roper and mechanical systems to help individuals who become distressed in moving water. Personnel have to be properly trained in undercurrents that has potential to trap even the strongest of swimmer, strainers which can submerge swimmer and entangle them, and undertows that pull swimmers underwater. This is an extremely physically demanding certification, and we are proud to have this specialized team on our rescue squad.
Our dive team is a specialized group of certified SCUBA divers who perform search and rescue operations underwater. This also includes recovery efforts from drowning accidents. Each member is required to be proficient in first aid and CPR and specialized underwater equipment. Our dive team is a great asset to our organization.