Divisions
Collapse, Trench & Shoring – Training and equipment are maintained to respond to light structure collapses and unstable soil trench collapses, to shore the affected area, and assist with rescuing trapped victims. Different collapse scenarios require different types of shoring techniques.
Dive Rescue – members from emergency service agencies across Greenville County are trained in underwater diving. This division is equipped with the needed SCUBA equipment to respond to dive emergencies in lakes and rivers.
Hazmat – Greenville County hosts many industrial facilities and miles of interstate. This division is prepared to respond to chemical spills, industrial fires, and hazardous odor calls. The Upstate Regional Response Weapons of Mass Destruction for South Carolina is hosted in Greenville County. This WMD component of the HazMat Division increases the capabilities for response throughout the Upstate.
Rope Rescue – most commonly used in the mountains of Northern Greenville County, training and equipment is provided to assist hikers in distress. Rope and rigging capabilities allow rescuers to access victims in hard-to-reach areas of high and low angles, unsafe for normal operations.
Search & Rescue – training is provided for personnel to respond to search for missing persons. Many times this involves a wide area land search coordination for those lost, in distress, or in imminent danger. Once the person is located, crews are trained to assess and provide medical treatment until the person can be evacuated to safety.
Swiftwater Rescue – special training allows for responders to operate in bodies of fast-moving water, such as a river. Boats and equipment are maintained to assist with rescuing individuals in distress. When flooding occurs on normally dry ground, this division responds to assist with flooded homes, vehicles, and roadways.
