Special Operations

The Special Operations Division is a part of the Homeland Security Bureau. Special Operations consists of:

Swift Water Operations (Under construction)

Wildland Firefighting (Under construction)

All personnel under Special Operations are certified firefighters and function under the umbrella of HazMat, Swift Water, US&R or DMST. These sections provide specialized responses to hazardous materials spills, all water emergencies; including standing or swift, major disaster responses; manmade or natural, and weapons of mass destruction responses providing decontamination and initial medical treatment.

The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow.

For all domestic and international flights, the U.S. threat level is High, or Orange.