Description​

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•  Special Operations Division: Hazardous Materials Response Team / Technical Rescue Team

• The Hazardous Materials Response Team and Technical Rescue Team for Spartanburg County covers over eight hundred (800) square miles, three (3) interstate highways, three (3) major rail lines, two (2) interstate pipelines and an international airport. Additionally, there are four hundred forty-three (443) SARA Tier II facilities, with two hundred and six (206) listed as having extremely hazardous substances.

• The Hazardous Material Response Team and Technical Rescue Team is comprised of Technicians and Specialists from the Fire Departments throughout Spartanburg County. These dedicated members will respond 24/7 in the event of a hazardous materials incident. The team also provides mutual aid response to other jurisdictions as requested.

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DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates response plans, training programs, and exercises for the Spartanburg County Hazardous Materials Response Team and other emergency response personnel.

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates emergency response plans and training for the technical rescue specialists of the County's fire service.

• Serves as the county point of contact for Tier II reporting and the chairperson of the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) Hazardous Material Response Subcommittee.

• Operates and maintains equipment assigned to the County's Office of Emergency Services special operations/hazmat division, including direct reading instruments such as chemical sensors, radiological detectors, and flammable gas detectors.

• Responds as needed to fires, other emergencies, and disasters to support and counsel the incident commander.

• Works with outside agencies to determine their response needs and develop training programs accordingly.

• Ensures the Spartanburg County special operations personnel comply with and maintain training requirements and certifications according to federal, state, and industry consensus regulations and standards.

• Documents responses and ensures equipment is back to a ready state.

• Maintains records and reports for equipment assigned to the special operations/ hazmat division, conducting appropriate tests as necessary.

• Grant Administration: Manages federal Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) and related grants for equipment, training, and community safety initiatives.

• Complies with county policies and procedures for purchasing and requisitions.

• Attends classes, courses, and seminars as appropriate.

• Performs related tasks as required.

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