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SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT

The Oxford EMS Special Operations Unit (SOU) was created to expand our ability to serve the community and region during large-scale, complex, or long-duration incidents. The unit provides specialized support capabilities that enhance scene operations, improve responder safety, and strengthen interagency collaboration.

Through advanced training, specialized equipment, and dedicated personnel, the SOU supports Oxford and surrounding communities during events such as structure fires, mass-casualty incidents, search and rescue operations, and major planned events. The team works hand-in-hand with Oxford Fire, regional partners, and state agencies to deliver professional, coordinated, and high-quality emergency support.

The Special Operations Unit currently includes several key components:

Medical Operations (MedOps1) Vehicle
The Medical Operations Vehicle serves as a multi-functional response asset designed to support rehab operations, incident command, and medical response during large or extended events.
Equipped with advanced communications, command and control systems, and responder rehabilitation resources, the MedOps Vehicle enhances Oxford EMS’s ability to support structure fires, search and rescue missions, mass-casualty incidents, and technical rescue operations.
Beyond Oxford, the vehicle functions as a regional resource, available to assist Region 5 and statewide partners, reinforcing our commitment to cooperation and mutual aid across Connecticut.

K9 Search & Rescue Team
The Oxford EMS K9 Search & Rescue Team is a specialized division of the Special Operations Unit dedicated to assisting in the location and recovery of missing or injured persons.
The team combines the capabilities of trained search dogs, skilled handlers, and support personnel to provide rapid and effective search operations in collaboration with local, regional, and state public safety agencies.
Whether responding to wilderness searches, disaster responses, or urban incidents, the K9 Team enhances our community’s readiness and resilience while upholding Oxford EMS’s mission to serve with compassion, professionalism, and dedication. Learn More

Drone Team (COMING SOON!)
The Oxford EMS Drone Team provides advanced aerial and underwater capabilities to support emergency operations, search and rescue efforts, and scene assessment.
Utilizing state-of-the-art unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), the team delivers real-time imagery, mapping, and data collection to aid in incident command, damage assessment, hazard identification, and search operations in areas that may be unsafe or inaccessible to personnel.
These resources significantly increase situational awareness and improve the safety and effectiveness of emergency response efforts within Oxford and throughout Region 5.