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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Lake Rescue Team
The City of Madison Fire Department has 51 trained scuba divers, certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
On-duty divers respond year-round to topside, underwater, and ice rescues and recoveries; vehicle recovery, and assistance calls from the City of Madison Police Department and Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Rescue team members conduct training on Tuesdays to instruct new divers and keep current members proficient in diving operations.
The team has several resources available for response in and around the City of Madison. Vehicles, boats, and team equipment are located at Station 1.