The Dive & Water Rescue Team is comprised of 29 certified divers, 12 of  which are specially trained in Public Safety Diving. We also have 10  individuals who are certified as Swiftwater Rescue Technicians.

We are the primary water rescue team in Forsyth County for; A rescue and / or recovery of  drowning victims, recovery of various types of property and vehicles involved in accidental mishap or loss (e.g. automobiles, motorcycles, boats, airplanes,  etc.), assisting law enforcement agencies with search and recovery of evidence  and / or property, and responding to emergencies involving moving water.

We maintain an emergency response Dive & Water Rescue Team capable of responding on short notice at any time, to any place within Forsyth County, including but not limited to creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes, or to assist in rescue operations outside the county.

Late in 1999 a group of concerned animal owners and citizens decided that Winston-Salem, Forsyth County needed a dedicated Animal Response / Rescue Team. This group approached the Winston-Salem Rescue Squad to be the sponsoring agency. After spending the majority of 2000 securing funding and training this group went on line January 1st, 2001. Part way through 2001 it was decided to expand the scope of the ART group to include all animals not just  large animals. Currently the group has purchased a horse trailer to transport injured or displaced horses and has gotten further training in technical rescue techniqures such as swift water animal rescue and mountain rescue.

Dive & Water Rescue Team

Animal Response Team