Since its inception, the Unit has participated in more than fifty lifesaving SAR missions covering all types of terrain and environment. It has also participated in a number of disaster relief operations, including Hurricane Andrew in South Florida in 1992. Another mission was to the City of Chesapeake following the tornadoes of 1993. The unit was on standby and was ready to deploy for Hurricanes Opal and Bertha. The unit recently participated in disaster relief missions following Hurricane Fran in September 1996 and Hurricane Bonnie in 1998.
Members receive no pay for their services.
Contributions and donations are used exclusively to provide for training, to acquire medical and lifesaving equipment necessary to mission readiness, and to cover expenses incurred during the conduct of missions. Citation for excellence in training and operational readiness. City Proclamation City of Chesapeake, Virginia, 1988. Presented to the Unit for its training, operational readiness, participation in hazardous search and rescue missions, and its outstanding community involvement. Community Service Award Republican Party, City of Chesapeake, 1992.