Special Operations
Our mission as special operations units is to provide a broad scope of emergency assistance within the arena of our capabilities and realm of our certifications for the residents of the Qualla Boundary and visitors alike.
Services Offered:
We provide a broad range of knowledge and skill in response to various emergency and life-threatening situations occurring within the Qualla Boundary and surrounding areas.
Special Operations Manager | Mernie Taylor
Employees:
Fire Instructor:
Arie Bird
Aaron Williams
Christopher T. Scruggs
Travis Climbingbear
Michael Rich
Steven Smith
Thomas Simmons
Charles Bryson
Rescue Instructors:
Christopher T. Scruggs
Arie Bird
Swift Water/Technical Rope Instructors:
Arie Bird
Confined Space Unit:
Aaron Williams
Arie Bird
Michael Rich
Samuel Tiger
Christopher T. Scruggs
Steven Smith
Jefferson Arneach
High Angle Rescue Unit:
Aaron Williams
Arie Bird
Michael Rich
Samuel Tiger
Steven Smith
Christopher T. Scruggs
Heath T. Oocumma
Jefferson Arneach
Swift Water Rescue Unit
Michael Rich
Arie Bird
Aaron Williams
Samuel tiger
Steven Smith
Christopher T. Scruggs
Travis Climbingbear
James Driver Jr.
Jeremy Blankenship
Jimmie Arch
Heath T. Oocumma
Jefferson Arneach
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Unit:
Steven Smith
Charles Bryson
Arie Bird
Michael Rich
Samuel Tiger
Aaron Williams
Christopher T. Scruggs
Travis Climbingbear
Roland Bradley
James Driver Jr.
Gilford D. Swayney
Jeremy Blankenship
Thomas Simmons
Jimmie Arch
Heath T. Oocumma
Jefferson Arneach
