Special OPS

Denver Fire Department’s Special Operations Sub-Division works within the Operations Division and its Technical Rescue Teams respond to and mitigate structural collapse, high-angle, confined space, trench, swift water, and dive rescue incidents. Special Operations also consists of a Hazmat Team that responds to and mitigates Hazardous Materials incidents. The Department staffs 16 certified Technical Rescue Technicians and 20 Hazmat Technicians daily.
Special Operations Administrative Staff

Special OPS Team

Location Apparatus Discipline
Station 1 Engine 1, Tower 1, Underwater Rescue Unit, Collapse Trailer Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Conspace, Tench, Collapse, High Angle
Station 6 Engine 6, DECON, Mass Decontamination Unit Hazmat Technician
Station 9 Engine 9, Tower 9, HAMER 1 Hazmat Technician
Station 10 Rescue 2 Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Conspace, Trench, Collaspe, High Angle, Hazmat Technician
Station 11 Rescue 1 Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Conspace, Trench, Collaspe, High Angle, Hazmat Technician

Special OPS Videos

Training Classes and Workshops

Firefighter Bailout / Team Egress Workshop

Date: TBD

Cost: $225 per attendee with lunch provided

This unique course will provide instruction on individual bailout methods, as well as, team egress methods. Attendees will benefit from several repetitions from multiple bailout points. No pre-requisites needed.

Download and complete the waiver prior to registering.

REGISTER HERE FOR BAILOUT / EGRESS WORKSHOP

DFD Class Waiver – Bailout – Team Egress

Payment Instructions for 2025 Bail Out Team Egress Workshop

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Technical Rescue Certification
(80 Hour Course)

10/6/25-10/17/25

Cost: $3,200

Immerse yourself in the world of Technical Rescue in the 80 hour course designed to take you to the next level. Topics over these two weeks include: High Angle Rescue, Structural Collapse/Shoring Techniques, Breaking and Breaching, Trench Rescue, and Confined Space Rescue.

Download and complete the waiver prior to registering.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE TRC 80 HOUR COURSE – 10/6/25 – 10/17/25

DFD Class Waiver – Technical Rescue Certification

Payment Instructions for 2025 TRC

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