What special skills does the ERT offer?
The ERT combines the skills of all participating state and federal agencies and can quickly link to others via an established communications network. Team members from DEP and the other partner agencies bring a wide range of career experience and expertise. Individuals are trained to the HazMat Technician response level or above and the team train collectively on Weapons of Mass Destruction and hazardous materials scenarios. Regular coordination is conducted with state emergency management, fire academies, law enforcement, and health departmentsall partners in planning for incident response.
