Teams:

Confined Space Rescue Team

Hosted by: Lincolnton Fire Department, Team Leader is Asst. Chief Brent Smith (bsmith@lincolntonnc.org) 

This team is equipped to rescue victims from any confined space, above ground or below. Pipes, chases, conduits, vaults, etc.

Technical Rope Rescue Team

Hosted by: Denver Fire Department

This team is equipped to rescue victims from any structure above ground such as a rooftop, water tank, cell tower and any area with a sheer drop, such as a cliff, ravine, or embankment along the road.

Swift Water Rescue Team

Hosted by: East Lincoln Fire Department

This team is equipped to rescue victims from swift movie water, boating accidents, clinging to bushes or trees in a river, and assisting in the recovery of a drowned victim.

Land Search Team

Hosted by: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Team Leader is Trent Carpenter (dtcarpenter@lincolnsheriff.org)

This team is trained to assist in the search efforts for lost or missing persons.  

All-Hazard Incident Management Team (AHIMT)

Hosted by: Lincoln County Emergency Management (704-736-8660)

This team is trained to help the county manage big disasters.