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
- Chief Joshua Romero - Joshua.Romero@denvergov.org
- Captain Mike Pylar - Michael.Pylar@denvergov.org
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.
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)
5/11/26-5/15/26, 5/18/26-5/22/26
Cost: $3,400
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.
DFD Class Waiver – Technical Rescue Certification
Payment Instructions for Technical Rescue Certification Course
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Elevator Rescue Class
2/22/26 0800 – 1800 hrs
Cost: $300, lunch provided
This unique course will provide instruction on safety driven operations for victim removal from stalled hydraulic and electric traction elevators. Class discussion and exercises include keying/poling, cartop operations, hydraulic drift, through the hatch removal, car to car transfer, and rope access to stalled elevator. No pre-requisites needed. Note – this is not a detailed rope rescue course.
Download and complete the waiver prior to registering.
DFD Class Waiver – Elevator Rescue Class
Payment Instructions for Elevator Rescue Class
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