Hazardous Materials & Technical Rescue Team
The Ottawa County Hazardous Materials & Technical Rescue Team (OCHMTRT) consists of volunteers who are trained to respond to a variety of situations, from a hazardous materials release to a building collapse. Team members are trained to the HazMat advanced technician level and are prepared to respond to and mitigate incidents involving hazardous materials. They are also certified firefighters capable of responding to incidents involving confined spaces, trench, structural collapses, as well as vehicle and heavy equipment extrication.
The team trains monthly using practical training situations to simulate hazardous material releases at facilities within the County, high rise practical training and trench rescue training.
Funding for the team is provided by twenty-four local political jurisdictions, Ottawa County and generous donations by businesses within the County. If your business would like to make a donation, participate in a training exercise with the team, or if you would like more information, please call the Emergency Management Office.