M.A.B.A.S.  Division 19

Mutual Aid Box Alarm System

To contact us:

Phone: (708)479-5371

Fax: (708) 479-2970

E-mail: mfpd@mokenafire.org

MABAS 19 Dive Team

The MABAS 19 dive team consists of four participating agencies within the MABAS 19 division. These agencies are Palos Fire Protection District, Palos Heights Fire Protection District, Mokena Fire Protection District and the Orland Fire Protection District. The MABAS 19 dive team is also supported by all division 19 Chiefs.

 

The team is trained in all aspects of water rescue, including swift water rescue, Ice rescue and search and recovery. The MABAS 19 dive team trains once a month at different locations within the MABAS 19 division. The dive team covers approximately 400 square miles of different types of water, ranging from small golf course ponds, rivers, to Navigational waterways. The team has assisted the Coast guard and other police agencies in water rescue and evidence recovery.

 

The MABAS 19 dive team is working with the State Fire Marshals Office and other dive teams across the state to develop water rescue classes and standards to meet NFPA1670.

The dive team once again on an exciting rescue!