The Technical Rescue Team provides emergency response to incidents such as structural collapse, swift and rapid-rising water, trench rescue, confined space rescue, high angle/ rope rescue emergencies, and vehicle extrication.

All full-time personnel will be trained to the operations level in a variety of disciplines.  Members of fire station #3 are designated as the central coordination point in the operations division for the technical rescue program

All other department personnel are trained to a minimum of first responder operations level. Ongoing annual training for ?first responder? must meet the training skills and competencies that are required by federal regulations including NFPA 1670.

Our capabilities have increased substantially through equipment purchases and training.  Capabilities include rope rescue, some confined space, and structural collapse. Equipment includes rope and harness systems, vehicular extrication equipment, trench rescue shoring, and concrete breaching equipment.  Additionally, the Wylie Fire Rescue has embarked on a training program that involves its regional partners.  At least quarterly, rescue companies from a variety of agencies have been coordinating a specialty rescue training/practice program where companies from each city pick a topic and train together.  Over time, this program will enhance the regions ability to coordinate and complete complex technical rescues.