All North Metro firefighters are trained and equipped to deal with hazardous materials (HazMat) containment, evacuation and minimization of long-term effects at hazardous material incidents. In addition to minimum training levels, close to 30 of the District’s firefighters are certified to advanced Hazardous Material Technician-level. This advanced training allows the HazMat Team to handle more dangerous and more sophisticated chemical spills in compliance with federal certification requirements and safety regulations.