Team 636 is a regional technical rescue team based out of Manatee County, Florida.
We are comprised of 57 active members from City of Bradenton Fire Department, West Manatee Fire Rescue, and North River Fire District.
05/29/2026
Today we concluded FLUSAR Operations level structural collapse. This course was 40 hours of breaching, breaking, lifting, moving, Florida heat, grit, grind and pure determination.
Thank you to the students for an excellent week of hard work.
Structural Collapse Technician is up next and open for registration at Team636.Org
Milwaukee Tool Makita Tools USA Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment
05/27/2026
FLUSAR Operations Level Structural Collapse Day 3
Another great day of development and hard work!
Shore was a good one….
Tomorrow, a final scenario!
“Hard times never last, but hard people do”
Milwaukee Tool Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment Makita Tools USA
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
FLUSAR Operations Level Structural Collapse Day 2!
Word of the day: Grind.
Head down full charge to technical mental push.
“Nothing hard is ever easy”
Makita Tools USA Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment Milwaukee Tool
05/25/2026
FLUSAR Operations level structural collapse Day 1!
Foundations are build for sustained knowledge. Tool theory and hands on application help rescuers gain the experience to perform at a high level.
“Concrete gets harder every day”
Milwaukee Tool Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment Makita Tools USA
Structural Collapse Technician March 2026!
Our inaugural SCT class was a huge success. Thank you to all involved, and those who have supported the program over the years.
Thank you to Team Blacksheep TRT, for the great work and partnership!
Our August Structural Collapse Technician is now open for registration.
Sign up: Team636.org
04/18/2026
Advanced Rope Rescue and Rigging day 5
Yesterday closed out a week long effort of professional growth. Collectively as a group, these students grew day by day, pushing the limits of their comfort and knowledge to only better themselves and their communities.
We are proud of the effort from all!
Huge thank you again to the American Victory Ship & Museum! We look forward to continuing our training in the future!
04/17/2026
Advanced Rope Rescue and Rigging day 4
Our final day of training at the American Victory Ship & Museum and again, it didn’t disappoint! We can’t thank the team at the Victory Ship enough for their hospitality and warm welcome!
Students went through multiple rounds of tricky scenarios and skill sets today to continue their journey in this course! Final day tomorrow!
04/16/2026
Advanced Rope Rescue and Rigging day 3
New techniques were introduced today and put to the test. Students continue to dial in the clean rigging and expanding their skill level.
The American Victory Ship & Museum continues to be amazing hosts, we look forward to our last day on site this historic ship tomorrow!