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| Besides dealing with typical emergency response challenges, the HAZMAT Team intentionally intervenes in chemical, biological, and radiological accidents. The team is available for mutual aid response to neighboring counties. |
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Functions and Responsibilities:
- Emergency response to hazardous material incidents
- Training on different types of hazardous materials and specialized equipment
- Training is a requirement for all members of the Aiken County Hazardous Materials team in accordance with 29CFR1910.120 (q) and the Aiken County HAZMAT Team Emergency Operating Plan (EOP)
- Protection of public health and safety
- Protection of the environment and mitigation of environmental damage
- Protection of property and assets
- Safety of all emergency responders
- Industrial facility preplanning
Notable Accomplishments:
- Thirty-two person team with 20 members trained in various specialties: COBRA, Chlorine, Ammonia, Toxicology
- Numerous members have completed specialty training in weapons of mass destruction courses ranging from explosives to toxicology
- Fifteen members have completed specialty training in chlorine
- Ten members completed specialty training in ammonia through the Potash Corporation
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| The HazMat Team's website is available here. |
