Emergency Preparedness for Residents of Ottawa

Emergency Medical Services (Ambulances)

Hazardous Materials

About 10,000 new chemicals are created every year. These chemicals are used all around us, each and every day. They generally pose very little danger, but they can become a significant threat to our lives. This has forced firefighters to prepare for "Haz-Mat" incidents.

The Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) has a wide array of specialized equipment to identify, monitor, contain and stabilize a spill or leak. It can also decontaminate personnel and equipment after the conclusion of the incident.

The custom built Haz-Mat vehicle is always ready to fulfill the HMRT mandate to preserve life, protect property and protect the environment.

With the constantly increasing numbers of chemical, bacterial, radio-active and biological materials around us, Hazardous Material Response and Training will need to grow. And Ottawa Fire Services is ready and willing.