Northern Kentucky
Technical Rescue Team
The team originated in 1995 with the Erlanger Fire Department, and Point Pleasant Fire Departments, but has now grown to encompass multiple agencies throughout Northern Kentucky. The team responds to incidents including Confined Space Rescue, High & Low Angle Rope Rescue, Ice Rescue, Large Animal Rescue, Large/Multi-Vehicle Accident, Light Building/Structural Collapse, Lost/Missing Persons, Swift Water and Trench Rescue. Each member agency contributes personnel with some also contributing apparatus, with the primary response apparatus listed below. The team has grown significantly in scope and activity in the past couple of years, and continues to evolve to meet the challenges provided by the growth of Northern Kentucky.
Rescue 74 - 2003 Spartan / Summit (Heavy Rescue)
Rescue 1374 - 2010 Ford / Summit (Heavy Rescue)
Rescue 1 - 1997 Spartan / Hackney (Heavy Rescue)
Rescue 120 - 2009 Spartan / Summit (Heavy Rescue)
Utility 135 - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Unit 131 - 2007 Polaris (100 Gallon Tank / 5 Foam)
Utility 368 - 2008 Ford F-250
Trailer - Swift Water Rescue
- Photo courtesy Hebron Fire Department