Welcome to the Danville Fire Department Special Operations Page. The Danville Fire Department has created this division to keep up with the overwhelming growth of specialized rescue techniques needed by today’s firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

The Special Operations Division is made up of a 16 member Tactical Rescue Team. The team members must complete monthly team training rotating through each technical discipline in accordance w/ NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards.

Surface Water Rescue

Ice Rescue

Scuba Rescue

High & Low angle Rope Rescue

Vehicle & Machinery Rescue

Confined Spaces