Special Operations

In efforts to continually acquire new skills, the Longview Fire Department partakes in unique technician-level training in the following specialized disciplines:
  • Rope Rescue
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Trench Rescue
  • Dive Team/Swiftwater Search and Rescue
  • Structural Collapse Rescue 
  • Hazardous Materials Response 
  • Incident Management Team
  • Safety Officers
Our courses are designed to meet all requirements for nationally recognized programs including; Pro Board, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP), National Incident Management System (NIMS).