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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)

For several years, CCRDT and other dive team agencies across the state have supported the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. The team takes pride in attending and supporting the athletes involved in the event. A special recognition goes to Alexea Wentz, who is the daughter of the team’s diver Bobby Wentz. Alexea competes as an athlete, while Bobby attends as a support diver for the event.... (Full Story & Photos)

Two of our members participated in the first annual Chili Showdown. Chris Heyer our treasure took 1st place. A special thank you goes out to Jorgina Colyn and Amber Verdadero for putting this together!! ... (Full Story & Photos)

From October 10–12, eight members of the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team took part in the “Diving in Contaminated Water” course taught by Dive Rescue International.

This intensive three-day class focused on the techniques and safety measures used by Public Safety Divers when working in contaminated or hazardous environments. The certification adds another layer of expertise to our team, helping ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the weekend from Friday the 6th the Sunday the 8th, 11 members of the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team took part in Dive Rescue 1, a class taught by Dive Rescue international. The three day class goes over the skills and methods necessary for Public Safety Divers. This course was recertification and initial certification for some of our members. We thank our instructor Scott Foreman for his expert ... (Full Story & Photos)

This month, we conducted an operational drill focusing on our diver's confidence. This course includes stations designed to challenge divers with unique situations, such as dealing with entanglement, tying knots, and navigating multiple swim-through obstacles. If you're interested in joining the team or just learning more, please reach out www.ccrdt.org... (Full Story & Photos)

After a morning spent fitting our new Whites drysuits and responding to a water rescue call, our team headed to Hutchins Pond, which had some areas iced over. The dive team members practiced with the new suits, comprising three divers and two tenders.

If you want to join the team, please submit an inquiry on our website under Contact Us at www.ccrdt.org

Remember: No Ice is safe ice. ... (Full Story & Photos)