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Sheriff reports new certifications, dive training and expanded capabilities for local search-and-rescue
Summary
The county sheriff told commissioners that search-and-rescue and deputies have gained additional certifications — including dive training, hazmat and EMT — expanding local emergency response capabilities.
The sheriff updated the commission on search-and-rescue training and staff certifications during the May 12 meeting, reporting more personnel with dive training and other emergency certifications.
The sheriff said the county’s search-and-rescue roster now includes newly trained divers and that deputies have obtained additional certifications, including hazardous-materials training and emergency medical technician (EMT) qualifications. The sheriff described the small force as highly capable, saying they had become “a force to be reckoned with,” and commissioners asked that the sheriff convey the board’s appreciation to department staff.
No funding requests or specific operational changes were proposed at the meeting; the sheriff’s remarks were offered as an informational update and received public appreciation from commissioners.
