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LORAIN COUNTY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM (LCTRT)

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 two members that belong to the Technical Rescue Team. Assistant Chief John Reese is the Trench Coordinator for the team and assists with training.