The North Ridgeville Fire Department is a member of the Lorain County Technical Rescue Team which is a county-wide team made up of members from fire departments throughout Lorain County. The team is called to handle the following technical rescue situations throughout Lorain County:
- Rope & High Angle Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Structural Collapse Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- Lost Person Search
All of the specialized equipment for the team was purchased through federal grants and is stored in strategic locations throughout the county. The North Ridgeville Fire Department currently has one member that belongs to the Technical Rescue Team.
To view photos of a recent trench rescue, click
here.