Late in 2024, 12 members of CCFD qualified and passed he grueling 6 week course that encompassed both written, onsite skills training and testing.

The Chatham County Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team is specially trained in those aspects of saving life or property that employ the use of tools and skills that safely assist and resolve unique and complex rescue situations.

The team is comprised of 12 members including Team Leader, Captain Andrew Ulmer. Chatham County Fire Station 2 is currently the home to the Technical Rescue Team. Each member of the team is expected to attend training each month that will enable the team to be ready for any incident when called for service. The training consists of many scenarios, from swift water emergencies, rope rescue incidents, to intricate vehicle accidents. These types of incidents demand rigorous hours of training in order to master various rescue techniques. All members of Station 2 ensure the responsibility to respond to all technical rescues and establish the highest level of operational capability.