They usually rescue or handle emergencies involving hazardous material and dangerous chemicals. They are technicians that stay behind after other officials are finished with a situation, essentially as a last resort when there is about to be an explosion or leak that causes injuries, deaths, risks for the air, water or land in nearby communities.
What is a hazmat emt?
Agencies can be broken down into three different groups of selection processes: Examination: Generally written tests and interviews to see if candidates meet the requirements of the job for that agency. Medical Exam: This is generally a practice exam based on EPA guidelines to make sure the candidates are fit for duty. Mental Health Screening: Agents are required to be able to work under pressure, usually under high stress scenarios. Maryland has completed a state-wide initiative in which all licensed EMTs are expected to be administered a profile assessment, this questionnaire asks a series of questions about the candidate’s tendencies, experiences and personality type in order to find out if there is any red flag about them.
Dangerous when wet hazmat division?
Yes. I’ve never worked in the hazmat division, but it’s definitely dangerous when wet. Seek shelter if any gas leaks out of your waste containers.
