TRT 106 Certification Means Local Heroes Are Ready for the State’s Toughest Rescues

Walton County Fire Rescue has officially earned its stripes as a Florida State Technical Rescue Team—TRT 106—and it’s a game-changer for the community. This certification means the team has met the state’s toughest standards for training, equipment, and operational readiness, making them ready to tackle some of the most complex rescues in Florida, from confined spaces and structural collapses to high-angle and trench operations.

Sheriff Adkinson adds that earning state-certified status highlights the department’s commitment to keeping residents safe. He says the team is ready “whenever and wherever it’s needed most,” a sentiment that underscores the elite level of emergency response now available right here at home.

Next time you see a WCFR truck roll by, know this isn’t just your local fire department—they’re officially part of Florida’s elite rescue network, standing ready for whatever challenges come their way.