Hendersonville Fire Department
Dive Rescue & Recovery Team
The Hendersonville Fire Department Dive Rescue / Recovery Team consists of personnel who are
certified divers and have received specialized training and education in underwater search and recovery techniques.
Much of the water around Hendersonville is considered hazardous with low visibility and these dives require specialized
techniques and procedures to safely conduct a search and recovery operation. The HFD Dive Rescue / Recovery Team
is also trained to respond to water related emergencies that involve injuries including care, treatment and in
some cases, the transportation of injured. All personnel are PADI certified and have received training
in open water, advanced diver and dive rescue operations. In addition, they have completed
Dive Rescue I and II through the State Fire Academy which is taught by
TARS (Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads). The team responds to water emergencies
that involve submersion with the intent to rescue and resuscitate the victim. They are equipped to provide
resuscitation and medical care to any patient encountered.
When unfortunate circumstances results in a recovery operation, the team efficiently conducts a water based search for
the victim. Working with other public safety agencies (law enforcement, volunteer rescue squads and fire departments),
team members and responders work together to recover the victim.
Dive Team Members
Deputuy Assistant Bob Galoppi
& Senior Firefighter, EMT Jonathan Ammons
Senior Firefighter, EMT Jay Love
& Captain, EMT Don Dallenbach
Captain, EMT David Herrington
& Captain Kevin Paseur
Senior Firefighter Jeff Webb
& Senior Firefighter, EMT Mark White
Firefighter, EMT Bryan Boyer
& Captain, EMT Gabe Hannah
Captain, EMT Mark Jurgens
& Senior Firefighter, EMT Bret Snow
Senior Firefighter Jonathan Turner
& Captain, EMT Jamie Cossler
Senior Firefighter Troy Bishop
& Firefighter Eric Fontenot
Firefighter Cody Steele
& Firefighter, EMT Travis Kimmons