With aid from the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Charleston County Fire Chiefs Association, the County drafted an ordinance to create the Hazardous Materials Division and assisted in selection of a coordinator. Haz Mat evolved from the coordinated efforts of 17 fire departments and many local industry entities throughout Charleston County. The Haz Mat Division trained over 1,700 responders in its first two years. Haz Mat provides many diverse services, including research for development of fire and building codes and landscaping information on fire-retardant plants for areas with high fire potential. Training and response to marine fires and terrorist acts.
Meetings are open to the public.
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