Haz Mat Team

Columbus Fire and Rescue is part of the Golden Triangle Regional Haz-Mat Team, made up of members from fire departments representing Columbus, Starkville, and West Point. This specialty team was formed to perform pre-planning and research into chemical and environmental emergencies and to respond to incidents that threaten life, property, and/or the environment to control the hazard.

Training

The responders have received training in Haz-Mat Technician Levels I and II, Chemistry, and WMD training from:

  • Center for Domestic Preparedness at Anniston, AL
  • LSU
  • Mississippi Fire Academy
  • National Fire Academy
  • New Mexico Tech
  • Texas
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