Special Operations

Major Troy Graviss
9500 Stonestreet Road
Louisville, KY 40272
502-935-3878
Fax: 502-935-3845

The Special Operations Division is the formation of members, with advanced training, into specialized Response Teams. These teams consist of:

Hazardous Materials
Water Rescue Team
Ice Rescue
Trench/Collapse Rescue
Technical Rope Rescue

Members of these Special Operation Teams receive additional training on techniques & equipment specifically related to the field chosen, in accordance with NFPA & OSHA standards. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District has several members trained in the skills, knowledge, & abilities in these specific fields. These special programs help enhance our core goals in providing the best possible services to citizens of our community and surrounding communities including the most recent Tornado devastation in Mayfield Kentucky.

Our teams are also dedicated members of the Jefferson County Special Operations (JSOC Team). This consists of, along with the other 7 Jefferson County Fire Districts, combine to make a large Response Team that is tactically ready and efficient to respond to any emergency in our region. On a larger scale, members of the JSOC Team, responded to Hurricane Katrina.

We are dedicated to serving our community, and the surrounding communities, with professional service.