PBCFR maintains two strategically located Special Operations teams, currently assigned to Stations 19 and 34, that respond to emergencies county-wide. Special Operations technicians receive continual training to maintain readiness in a number of disciplines, including:
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Confined Space and Technical Rescue
- Dark Water Dive Rescue
- Advanced Automobile Extrication
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (with PBSO)
- High Angle Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Large Animal Rescue
- Structural Collapse Rescue