Special Teams
HAZMAT
Racine Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team
The Racine Fire Department Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response Team is comprised of 45 highly trained members, each certified to the level of Hazardous Materials Technician. As a proud component of the Southeast Task Force within the Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System, our team plays a vital role in protecting the public and environment from hazardous material threats.
Team members are equipped with the specialized knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to respond to incidents involving the release of hazardous...
DIVE
Water Rescue
The Racine Fire Department Dive Rescue Team is a specialized unit composed of certified firefighter divers operating across three shifts. Members hold advanced certifications in water-related incidents. Each team member undergoes monthly training in a wide range of water rescue disciplines, including deep and night diving, river and swift water rescue, submerged vehicles, and ice-related rescues.
While all Racine Fire Department personnel receive basic water rescue training, the Dive Team is tasked with responding to complex emergencies, including drownings, boating accidents, and flood...
TRT
Racine Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (TRT)
The Racine Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (TRT) encompasses specialized equipment and personnel with specialty training to respond to and mitigate a variety of technical rescue emergencies. Technical rescue emergencies may involve high or low angle rope rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue or rescue requiring advanced extrication techniques.
Technical rescue incidents are complex and generally involve extraordinary risks to both responders and victims. TRT personnel receive operations and technician level certification training in multiple...
MIH
Racine Fire Department Community Paramedic Program (Mobile Integrated Health)
Established in 2016, the Racine Fire Department’s Community Paramedic Program is a progressive healthcare initiative focused on meeting patients where they are – both physically and in their healthcare journey. Community Paramedics (CPs) are specially trained, advanced-level paramedics who deliver care outside the traditional emergency response and hospital transport systems.
The program aims to:
- Expand access to primary and preventive healthcare,
- Improve patient outcomes through proactive care and education,
- Reduce unnecessary emergency department visits, and
- Lower overall healthcare...
