Cherokee Springs
Dive-1
In 2002 the Cherokee Springs Fire Department was awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration for the purpose of establishing water rescue unit for the community. The team consists of eight rescue divers and several support staff. After a year of dedicated training and hundreds of man hours spent equipping the boat, the team became operational in July of 2004.
CSFD FF's participating in a boyouancy class for their dive certification. CSFD dive team members taking thier first breaths under water.
F.F. McKinney taking his first few breaths under water. CSFD divers along with intructors from The Scuba Shop during a night class.
F.F. Ron Hunter doing some detail work on the boat.
Divers Nemo Robinette & Ron Hunter with Chief Murray on the boat's first testing. 'BAYWATCH' CSFD style!
CSFD divers gear up for their first call, a body recovery on Lake Hartwell in Anderson cnty. CSFD Diver/Firefighter Ron Hunter preparing to dive.
Diver, Capt. Starck getting his search equipment ready. Capt. Starck, after a long day in the water.

The members of Cherokee Springs Fire Department & Dive Team are very greatful to all those who made contributions of effort, time, equipment, and financing. Without their support Dive-1 and it's team could not have happened.
Thanks to:
South Carolina Forestry Service
F.E.M.A.
Gotcha Covered Marine, Lake Bowen SC
Holden's Marine, Boiling Springs SC
Reflections Auto Collision, Chesnee SC
Macco Auto Painting, Spartanburg SC
RANCO Inc., Spartanburg SC
M&M Fire Apparatus Repair, Laurens SC
Sessions Marine, Boiling Springs SC
Inman Community FireDepartment
&
All the members of the
CHEROKEE SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT


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