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The Onondaga County Firefighters Underwater Search and Rescue Team consists of volunteer firefighters specially trained to be rescue/recovery divers for any situation involving water.

The Fall Dive is back for 2012.  On Sept. 28, 29, and 30 we will be meeting at Lourde's Camp.  Coming soon we will be sending out information about the Fall Dive.  To make sure you receive the information please use the Contact Us page and let us know that you are interested.

Hot News

  • Fall Dive Cancelation I regret to have to say that we have had to cancel the Fall Dive Conference for this year.  Our registration numbers are very low and along with other concerns of presenters and class instructors we cannot put the conference together.  We are hoping to bring together suggestions and ideas to provide a better and more informative conference for September 2012 and hope that your interest will continue to be supportive at that time.   We will be looking for your suggestions/comments for discussion at the September 11th meeting at the Baldwinsville FD Station 1 at corner of Downer & Crego.
    Posted Sep 8, 2011 5:32 PM by Dive Team
  • Founding Member Richard C. "Dick" Brown Passes July 7, 2011 Richard C. "Dick" Brown, 84, of Otisco, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, at Cortland Care Center. He was a carpenter for Dawson Bros. and John Dougherty Construction companies and retired from Syracuse Supply in Engineered Products, Robotics and Conveyor Systems. Dick was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the South Pacific. Following his retirement, he attended Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC, and was pastor of Vesper United Methodist Church for over 13 years. He was a charter member of the Otisco Fire Dept. and a former member of NYS Divers Assoc. He was a member of the Onondaga County Underwater Recovery Team and especially enjoyed sport diving. He was a ...
    Posted Jul 11, 2011 2:51 PM by William Akin
  • May Meeting Dive Last month we took out the underwater video camera to get some practice in deploying it.  After some minor technical difficulties getting the camera in service we were able to take it into the lake with three divers.  We discussed some of the difficulties and limitations of our current setup and how we might rectify this.  We will soon be implementing a solution to be able to record the video feed.
    Posted Jun 16, 2011 4:11 PM by William Akin
  • E-Board Election President - Craig Clemons (Tully Fire Department)Vice President - Kevin Carey (South Bay Fire Department)Treasurer - Penny Tucker (WAVES)Secretary - William Akin (Moyers Corners Fire Department)Board of Directors -Marty Thomas (Memphis Fire Department)Tim Baker (Tully Fire Department)Ed Tanguay (Moyers Corners Fire Department)
    Posted Jun 16, 2011 3:15 PM by William Akin
  • DUI Days May 20Risk Management for Public Safety Professionals Bethlehem, PA Dutch Springs May 21-22*DOG Rally & Demo Tour Bethlehem, PA Dutch SpringsDiving Unlimited International
    Posted Mar 31, 2011 3:52 PM by Dive Team
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Photo Albums

  • Cazenovia Lake 2007  
    Posted Mar 25, 2011 1:26 PM by Dive Team
  • Fall Dive 2007
    Posted Mar 25, 2011 12:58 PM by Dive Team
  • Tully Ice Dive 2010      
    Posted Mar 31, 2011 3:19 PM by Dive Team
  • Fall Dive 2008      
    Posted Mar 25, 2011 1:22 PM by Dive Team
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