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Technical Rescue Team (formerly known as USAR)

The Palm Bay Fire Department participates in a statewide initiative to respond to special emergency incidents.  View Training Photos

 

The Palm Bay Fire Department has been certified by the State of Florida as a Type II Light Technical Rescue Team.  Our team designation is 524 under the State of Florida initiative.  The 18 members (6 per shift) of the Palm Bay Fire Department have completed extensive training in Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Vehicle & Mechanical Rescue and Structural Collapse.  The members are certified at an operational level and continue to hone their skills and abilities through additional training and education.  These members are primarily assigned to Station 92, responding to calls for service in Engine 92 and Squad 92.  These personnel are the ones who will respond with special knowledge and equipment to the various emergency incidents that may be encountered in our community.  They are also available to respond to other jurisdictions as requested.

 

Team Members are:

Jon Anthony Granville Krauss
Mark Barwick John Mellace
Angelo Bernard Mike Shervington
Sean Emerson Bob Shunk
Gus Forero Jim Townend
Anthony Gianantonio Ryan Trujillo
Gaius Hall Steve Wojcik
Allen Howard Lee Zalnoski
Ben Kiszkiel  

 

 

 

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