Special Operations

Specialized Skills. Strategic Response. Community Protection.

Elite Response Teams

Trained for the Unexpected. Equipped for the Extraordinary.

When an emergency falls outside the realm of routine response, Bluffton Township Fire District’s Special Operations Teams step in with the training, tools, and tenacity to handle it. These elite units represent the sharpest edge of our capabilities — ready to respond to the rare, the complex, and the high-risk.

Operating under the umbrella of the Operations Division, our Special Operations personnel undergo advanced training and continuous skill development to meet the challenges of everything from hazardous materials incidents to wildland fires and technical rescues. These teams are not just built for action — they’re built for precision, purpose, and professionalism.

Whether protecting lives from unseen chemical threats, navigating unstable structures, preserving natural resources, or honoring fallen heroes, our Special Operations program reflects the values at the heart of the fire service: courage, discipline, service, and respect.

A group of firefighters in uniform pose together in front of a Bluffton Fire District heavy rescue truck parked outdoors on a gravel surface.