Hazardous Materials Manager

The Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team Manager (HTM) is responsible for managing the Hazmat functions of the task force and supervising the Hazardous Materials Specialists of the task force. The Hazardous Materials Team Manager reports directly to the Task Force Leader.

The Hazardous Materials Manager is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing the HazMat component of the task force tactical plan
  • Coordinating, managing, and supervising all HazMat activities
  • Providing input in the development of the safety plan in cooperation with Medical Team Manager and Safety Officers while adhering to all safety procedures
  • Determining HazMat organizational and logistical needs
  • Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all HazMat personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes
  • Providing situation updates and maintaining records and reports
  • Preparing deployment performance evaluations for assigned personnel
  • Providing accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment
  • Possessing knowledge of the practical application of available (detection, PPE, and decontamination) technology used to support US&R Operations Manual Annex B: US&R Operations in a Contaminated Environment Concept of Operations (ConOps)

Hazardous Materials Specialist

The Hazardous Materials Specialist is responsible for performing the various hazardous materials assessments for the task force during incident operations. The Hazardous Materials Specialist reports directly to the Hazardous Materials Manager.

The Hazardous Materials Specialist is responsible for:

  • Providing ongoing monitoring of local environmental conditions during task force operations
  • Providing an initial and ongoing survey for and identification of the presence of hazardous materials at search and rescue sites
  • Implementing defensive mitigation practices when indicated
  • Directing emergency decontamination procedures for any task force member or victim
  • Providing assistance to medical personnel for information regarding chemical exposure and injuries
  • Documenting all related information
  • Adhering to all safety procedures
  • Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment
  • Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission
  • Ensuring MSDS are provided for all hazardous materials carried or used by the task force
  • Ensuring all specialized equipment is maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturers specifications