Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) is excited to announce that additional firefighters have successfully completed their training to join our Dive Team, reinforcing our dedication to serving the community with courage, commitment , and integrity. Eight firefighters have achieved their Emergency Rescue Diver 1 (ERD1) certification, and one firefighter has completed his qualifications to become an instructor.
The training, which took place last week at the Cherokee Aquatics Center, concluded with practical check-off dives at Lake Lanier West Bank Park. Under the guidance of Battalion Chief Ricky Collett, our comprehensive week-long program equipped participants with essential skills, including:
•Emergency Response Diving
•Diver Problem Solving
•Search Patterns
•Environmental Hazards
•Black Water Diving
•And more!
We proudly congratulate our new divers: Escalada, Brandenburg, Huber, Hutchinson, Henderson, Ramano, Cagle, and Banks. With their addition, our Dive Team now comprises 20 divers, significantly enhancing our ability to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies.
CCFES extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in this vital training initiative. Your dedication to service is truly invaluable.