Hazmat Teams

Bryan Marr, with Greenfield Fire Department and Bob True, Chief of Police with IUPUI.

Bryan Marr, a Firefighter/EMT who is with the Greenfield Fire Department spoke to Kiwanis about Hazardous Material Response.  He received certifications in Fire Service, Technicians, and Industrial Response in 2007.   Hazardous Materials are substances that may cause significant damage to people, property and the environment. 

Millions of tons of hazardous materials move through or are stored in our community.  Greenfield relies on the Indianapolis Fire Department for technical response despite several major industrial sites, multiple transportation corridors and the presence of clandestine labs to produce drugs. 

The Greenfield Fire Territory Hazmat Team 2013/2014 Initiative increased training and certification, conducted monthly training in multiple scenarios, instituted a county Hazmat exercise, joined trade and support organizations, and acquired equipment.  Their mission is to provide technical level hazardous response to Greenfield and the surrounding areas with professional expertise, safety and outstanding customer service.

A local hazardous materials team increases community safety, decreases business interruptions, lowers insurance costs, reduces environmental risk, and helps new business growth.  The only disadvantage is the startup and materials cost which may be reduced by grants and corporate or individual donations.  Corporations and individuals can support the program through donating equipment and funds. 

The goal is to have the hazmat team go live in the 1^st Quarter of 2015.   For further information contact bmarr@greenfieldin.org .