Cherokee County Georgia Search & Rescue

This weekend, our Cherokee County Search and Rescue team had an unforgettable training day during the "Over The Edge" event! Thanks to the brave team from Fire Station 12, we were skillfully lowered down an elevator shaft and we honed our low-angle rope skills in a thrilling setting. 🧗‍♂️

We also took a moment to celebrate a monumental milestone. Chief Mitchell, our Special Operations Chief who has dedicated 45 incredible years to the fire department, is retiring. The lunch party was filled with joy and gratitude as we honored his legendary service. 🚒🏅

Here are some snapshots from our day—training hard and celebrating harder! Thank you, Chief Mitchell, for your leadership and wisdom. The impact of your service will be felt for many years to come.

2023 Joint Training with CCSO and CC Strike Team. Rapid search scenarios, evidence search scenarios, search drone operations, and Trailing K9 scenarios all working together to hone our collective and diversified skills to better serve the citizens of Cherokee County.
This we do so that others may live.

Congratulations to Cherokee County Search and Rescue Team’s newest SAR K9 Team, Erin Tankersley and K9 Lily, for their accomplishment this week passing their first national certification test in Trailing from NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association).
Awesome job!
This K9 Team will be an invaluable asset to the citizens of Cherokee County.

January CCSAR Team training is all about assessing, treating and packaging the cold compromised search subject.