Welcome to the Salyersville Fire Dept.
Water Response Team's Page
BACKGROUND INFORMATON
The Dive Team was formed on August 12, 2000 when seven people were certified as Open Water Divers by Dive Instructor, Ron Pope. Those divers were then certified as Advanced Open Water Divers on September 6, 2000 and then received their Rescue Certification on July 5, 2001.
The Dive Team would like to Thank the Salyersville Fire Dept. & The City of Salyersville for funding the cost of the training, also Thanks to Ron Pope for all his help.
We will respond anywhere 24 hrs. a day to help aid and assist anyone that might need our services.
Our Dive Team can be activated by calling the Salyersville Fire Dept at (606) 349-3254 or For Emergency call (606) 349-4401
We have also been certified in Swift Water Rescue.
Vehicle Found and Recoverd
The team assisted the Ky State Police in recoverying a stolen vehicle.... Click Here ....... for pictures.
MISSION STATEMENT
DIVE OPERATIONS
Eugene Salyer, Asst. Fire Chief SVFD, First Responder
Dewey Marshall, Fireman, SVFD
Lonnie Puckett, EMT, Fireman, SVFD
Larry Salyer, Fireman SVFD, First Responder
James Phillips, EMT, Fireman
Stanley Howard, Fireman, Magoffin Co. DES Director
Paul D. Conley, SVFD, Deputy Sheriff, Magoffin Co.
Ben Ferguson, Fireman, SVFD
Each member has individually purchased a complete set of scuba equipment.
SURFACE SUPPORT MEMBERS
Paul Howard, Fire Chief SVFD, EMT
If you would like more information on how to become an active or associate member, send email to: sfire@foothills.net
