County Swiftwater Rescue Team

The Swiftwater Rescue Team is made up of firefighters and lifeguards from several agencies throughout San Diego County under the sponsorship of Fire-Rescue and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Two platoons of 14 Swiftwater Rescue Specialists comprise The Swiftwater Rescue Team.

The Team was deployed to Sacramento, California during the floods in January 1997, and in 2005, to Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina. The Team meets for drills and training on a monthly basis during the rainy season (November thru April) and every three months in the off season.