The Hancock Fire Department has a special operations & technical rescue team consisting of members trained in surface water rescue, swift water rescue, ice/cold water rescue, vehicle rescue and rope rescue.

The Hancock Fire Department also has members trained in Hazardous Materials response and continues to operate at the Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations level.  

The Hancock Fire Department is continuing to get trained and equipped in other aspects of technical rescue and special operations and will continue to mold and build our special operations/technical rescue team to better serve our changing community and neighboring communities.