In response to the ever increasing possibility of accidents involving hazardous materials, the North Carolina General Assembly in 1994 passed legislation directing the Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety to establish a method of responding to hazardous materials emergencies on a regional basis.
This is where the concept of regional response teams came into play. The RRT program is available to supplement the efforts of local government hazardous material teams in incidents requiring a higher level of training and more sophisticated equipment, commonly known as technician level capability.
The RRT program is intended to protect the citizens and responders alike. It provides all communities, regardless of their size or population, with an effective professional response to hazardous material incidents in a safe, expedient manner.
The Asheville Fire Department Regional Response Team 6 responds to 20 of Western North Carolina's counties.
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North Carolina Tier II Reporting Requirements
Contact Information
Tier II Administration: North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
Address:4714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4714
Phone: 919-733-3327
E-Mail: nc-sara@ncem.org
Website: NC Tier II