Technical Rescue Team
The Technical Rescue Team’s members are trained to respond to specific special rescue situations including rope rescue, confined space, structural collapse and trench rescue. All team members are required to complete annual training in each of these four disciplines.
MABAS Division 4 Leadership
Team Leader
James Pellitteri
Gurnee Fire Department
Assistant Team Leader
Mark Skala
Countryside Fire Protection District
Training Coordinator
John Gaffke
Libertyville Fire Department
CS/RR Discipline Support Leader
Jon Valentine
Waukegan Fire Department
SC Discipline Support Leader
Eric Farr
Lake Forest Fire Department
MABAS Division 5 Leadership
Team Leader
Christopher Williams
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department
Assistant Team Leader
Robert Seyl
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department
