Effingham County Dive Rescue Team

While volunteers are standing by to help, we encourage you to stay off of flooded roadways so we dont have to! Countless roads are flooded throughout the county!

Our divers decided to go for an early evening dip in the lake tonight! While they were at it, they got a large section of the ice cut and moved out of the way for tomorrow’s Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge! Be brave in the attempt plungers!

Over the weekend we cut a hole in the ice to go say hi to Chompy. (We may have done some training too.) We recommend always checking the thickness and quality of the ice before any ice related recreation. The general recommendation is 4” of new clear ice for walking and be sure to always wear a PFD.

The Effingham County Dive Rescue team is currently recruiting new members for both diver and shore positions. If you can pass a background check, medical and a physical fitness test and want to serve your community On an elite public safety dive rescue team then this is for you. You must live in Effingham County to apply. Contact Commander Terry Trueblood 217-821-4378 [email protected]

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Make sure you pay attention to buoys and markers while boating. Many times accidents can be prevented if you know and obey all buoys and markers. Take a boating safety course to learn more about boating safely. .

We are looking for self starters who want to meet the demands of membership on the Dive-Rescue team. We have immediate openings for Shore Responders (non diving) team members. Basic training is set for August 19th and 20th. You must interview, pass a physical fitness test and have a clear criminal record. If interested, act quickly. We may also have 1 diving position to fill. Contact Commander Terry Trueblood 217-821-4378 or [email protected]