The Rome Township Special Operations Unit capacity is one of rescue and recovery.  The Unit has the ability to put divers in the water for a multitude of operations.  Whether it be a rescue or recovery, we have the expertise to conduct an effecient and speedy operation.  The Unit also has the resources for recovery including items used in crimes, vehicles, small boats, etc, with lifting operations up to 4000 pounds non buoyant weight.  The Unit also has divers trained in Underwater Crime Scene Operations.  This includes proper technique for evidence recovery, body recovery, vehicle, etc.  The Rome Township Special Operations Unit is comprised of dedicated  individuals from area Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies.  The training  requirements that the team asks from its members is rather demanding and  extensive; this further shows the professionalism, pride, and dedication that each and every member of the team exhibits.  The team also relies upon itself to provide the equipment needed to do this job, at this time. If you are interested in becoming  part of the team, contact any team member or Jon or Chuck at diveteam@pedaler.com. The Dive Team meets every second Monday of each month with further field training requirements scheduled then.  For membership information, contact any team member for details or email us at the shop. As the team relies on its members to supply the associated equipment, any and all contributions would be gladly accepted. If you are in need of divers, you can contact us in a couple of different ways... If you are a local emergency organization, contact Athens County Central Communications (911) and ask for the Rome Township Special Operations Unit, and they will page us. If you are outside our local area, call 740-593-7771 and tell them you are in need of the dive team and give them a response location and a contact number Meeting Schedule for 2004: All members are encouraged to attend all meetings possible.  All meeting start promptly at 19:00, and unless noted, they will be at Rome Twp. Vol. Fire Dept.