The Santa Fe Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team
consists of 15 specially trained members and is lead by a
Battalion Chief. The purpose of the team is to provide a well
trained and equipped team to respond to incidents involving
chemicals, fuels, potential biological agents, unknown materials
and radioactive materials. In addition to their regular fire and
EMS training Hazmat team members undergo additional training in
basic chemistry, identifying unknown materials, weapons of mass
destruction, transportation incidents, monitoring radioactive
materials and additional advanced subjects. Following their
initial training members must maintain 24 hours of hazardous
materials training per year. The team meets at least once a
month to train as a group and members have the opportunity for
additional training from outside the department. The Hazmat team
utilizes specialized meters, protective suits, equipment,
computer/mapping programs and skills in protecting the citizens
of Santa Fe from the accidenta