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| The Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Service maintains a highly trained and skilled Hazardous Materials Response Team which responds to all types of "HazMat" incidents. |
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| A full scale incident is a very demanding undertaking requiring a minimum of 12 personnel. More personnel are called in if multiple entries into a hazardous area are required. |
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Typical Responses Include:
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| Most of our fire service personnel have HazMat training at the First Responder Operational & Awareness Levels, and basic training in Hazardous Materials decontamination. This means that no matter where an incident occurs in the municipality, you can be assured that it will be managed by competent, trained professionals. |
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| Our Tactical Support Unit is staffed by two qualified personnel. |
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It carries:
- Encapsulated Suits
- Communication Equipment
- Gas Detectors
- Plugging & Patching Equipment
- Non-sparking Tools
- Comprehensive Library
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Computer
- Fax Machine
- Cell Phone
- ... And More
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| This Vehicle is also used as a Command Post at most major incidents. |
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| Our Decontamination Vehicle remains unmanned until required. |
| It carries all the decontamination equipment for an incident including: |
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- Portable Shower
- Rinsing Pools
- Containment Boom
- Containment Drums
- Sandbags
- Water Hoses
- Brushes
- Buckets
- Cleaning Agents
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12 Quint & 5 Quint are each staffed by four personnel, who are trained in all levels Hazardous Materials response.
Along with other trained members, they fill the various positions on the team such as:
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- Team Captain
- Team Safety Officer
- Recorder
- Entry Team
- Backup Team
- Research
- Decontamination Team
- Pump Operators
- Air Change
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