History

Brief History

	Medical advancements in near-drowning resuscitation during the late 1970's and early 1980's warranted a dive team in Charles County.
	Charles County Dive Rescue (CCDR) was formed in 1989 to address this need.
	Early 1990 the team was officially placed into service as associate members of Tenth District VFD.
	Late 1991 the Tenth District VFD, Board of Directors, voted to dissolve the relationship between the two organizations.
	Articles of Incorporation were approved by Maryland in late 1991, making us an independent emergency service agency.
	Mid 1994 we petitioned the two county associations for membership.
	Our application to the CCVFA was denied and we were accepted as a “Special Committee” of the CCAEMS for two years.
	Early 1997 we were directed by the CCAEMS to re-apply to the CCVFA for membership.
	Membership in the CCVFA was approved in late 1997.
	CCDR assigned designation as Company 13 in early 1998.