About the Program
Divisional Technical Rescue Teams
Technical Rescue Teams have been designated in seven (7) divisions through out the Commonwealth. They provide specialized emergency response services such as: Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, Farm Machinery Rescue, Structural Collapse Rescue, and Wilderness Search Rescue.
These teams are activated through the State EOC: 800-468-8892
| Division | Contact | Department | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | Amy Burnette | Chesterfield Fire & Emergency Medical Services | 804-748-1431 | burnettea@chesterfield.gov |
| Division 2 | Stephen Morris | Harrisonburg Fire Department | 540-432-7703 | steve.morris@harrisonburgva.gov |
| Division 3 | Greg Wormser | Lynchburg Fire & EMS Department | 434-455-6345 | gregory.wormser@lynchburgva.gov |
| Division 4 | Don Farley | Bristol Fire Department | 276-645-7305 | stacey.farley@bristolva.org |
| Division 5 | John Ruble | Virginia Beach Fire Department | 757-348-9217 | jruble@vbgov.com |
| Division 6 | David Hoback | Roanoke Fire-EMS | 540-529-6802 | david.hoback@roanokeva.gov |
| Division 7 | Matt Burns | Fairfax County Fire & Rescue | 703-246-4681 | matthew.burns@fairfaxcounty.gov |