Hazardous Materials Team
Housed at the Downtown Master Station, Station Five, the Hazardous Material Team is ready to respond to any incident requiring their specialized services within the city and county. At their disposal is a wide range of technical equipment including an on-board computer with a data base identifying over 8,000 hazardous chemicals, portable phones, and fax machines.
As an integral part of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials program, the team participates in bi-monthly training exercises. These training sessions are provided by instructors internally, and also include special training from Shell Oil, Amoco Safety Training, Air Products, Peoples Gas, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The team routinely trains with members from Haz Mat teams in Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park and Palm Harbor - all of which comprise the Pinellas County Hazardous Material Response Team.
