Effingham County Dive Rescue Team

Effingham County Dive Rescue Team public service The Effingham County Dive Rescue Team consists of from 12- 20 all volunteer Public Safety Divers and Shore Responders.

Trained by Dive Rescue International in both Public Safety Diving and Dive Rescue Specialist programs, plus Haz mat, ICS, CPR, first aid and 02 administration.

While volunteers are standing by to help, we encourage you to stay off of flooded roadways so we dont have to! Countless...
04/05/2025

While volunteers are standing by to help, we encourage you to stay off of flooded roadways so we dont have to! Countless roads are flooded throughout the county!

Our divers decided to go for an early evening dip in the lake tonight! While they were at it, they got a large section o...
02/22/2025

Our divers decided to go for an early evening dip in the lake tonight! While they were at it, they got a large section of the ice cut and moved out of the way for tomorrow’s Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge! Be brave in the attempt plungers!

Over the weekend we cut a hole in the ice to go say hi to Chompy. (We may have done some training too.) We recommend alw...
01/23/2025

Over the weekend we cut a hole in the ice to go say hi to Chompy. (We may have done some training too.) We recommend always checking the thickness and quality of the ice before any ice related recreation. The general recommendation is 4” of new clear ice for walking and be sure to always wear a PFD.

04/05/2024

The Effingham County Dive Rescue team is currently recruiting new members for both diver and shore positions. If you can pass a background check, medical and a physical fitness test and want to serve your community On an elite public safety dive rescue team then this is for you. You must live in Effingham County to apply. Contact Commander Terry Trueblood 217-821-4378 [email protected]

09/09/2023

Jimmy Buffett Bubbles Up

08/16/2023

Make sure you pay attention to buoys and markers while boating. Many times accidents can be prevented if you know and obey all buoys and markers. Take a boating safety course to learn more about boating safely. .

We are looking for self starters who want to meet the demands of membership on the Dive-Rescue team. We have immediate o...
08/09/2023

We are looking for self starters who want to meet the demands of membership on the Dive-Rescue team. We have immediate openings for Shore Responders (non diving) team members. Basic training is set for August 19th and 20th. You must interview, pass a physical fitness test and have a clear criminal record. If interested, act quickly. We may also have 1 diving position to fill. Contact Commander Terry Trueblood 217-821-4378 or [email protected]

Address

8640 E Marine Road
Effingham, IL
62401

Telephone

+12173422101

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Effingham County Dive Rescue Team posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category