We're kicking off a new series introducing the volunteers behind the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team!

Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique backgrounds, experiences, and skills to our mission. Over the coming weeks, we'll be highlighting members of CCRDT, sharing their stories, what brought them to the team, and what being a volunteer means to them.

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Press Release

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. The Calvert County Rescue Dive Team (CCRDT) announces the arrival of Boat 12, a custom-built Stanley Aluminum Boats dive-rescue landing craft that will support search, rescue, and recovery operations on the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, and surrounding waterways.

With 243 miles of shoreline, CCRDT requires reliable access to water for the team’s mission. Boat ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team hosted a dive medical class taught by Charles “Charlie” Eisele, with members of Calvert Advanced Life Support and Charles County Dive Team joining us.

Charlie brings more than 40 years of experience as a paramedic and is a board-certified Dive Medical Technician and public safety diver. During his career with the FBI, he developed its forensic dive medicine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Diving is inherently dangerous. A single mistake, unexpected snag, or equipment malfunction can lead to serious consequences. To minimize these risks, members regularly train to build and improve their skills. Today’s drill began at 0800 hours starting out with how the communications work and rope signals we were focused on a slower pace to give our newest members the opportunity to learn and participate ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to our very own Becca Heyer on her high school graduation!

Becca's hard work and dedication have earned her several outstanding achievements, including the Project Lead the Way – Engineering cord, a Class Council blue stole, and the Distinguished Graduate gold stole awarded to students who maintain a 3.9 GPA or higher.

We are extremely proud to have Becca on our team, and we look ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 12 members of the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team completed the Dive Rescue International Interspiro Technician Course. This hands-on training focused on the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and proper servicing of the team’s Interspiro full face mask systems and related life-support equipment used during public safety dive operations.

Training like this is another example of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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April 17, 2026
Calvert County Rescue Dive Team Celebrates Major Win in Maryland Firefighter 50/50 Program

The Calvert County Rescue Dive Team (CCRDT) is proud to announce its participation in the Maryland Firefighter 50/50, while marking an important milestone as the first department in Southern Maryland to produce a jackpot winner. After receiving official approval to participate ... (Full Story)

During the monthly drill at Jefferson Patterson park, the team practiced additional skills to prepare for the new department boat This training involved underwater search patterns with two divers. One diver serves as the anchor point while the second diver performs a sweep pattern. Communication lines were used to allow a topside tender to coordinate and listen to both divers. This can be best utilized ... (Full Story & Photos)