Does your department have a special operations/technical rescue team?

(Chicago Fire Department Special Operations Division logo)

What are the requirements to get onto the team?

Are there any that you believe should be but currently are not?

Is there an experience or minimum time/service requirement that must be met before joining?

Is there a probation period?  How is the new team member reviewed?

How often do you train?

What are your team's strengths and weaknesses?