Equipment

Allegheny County Hazmat Station 450 has a variety of specialized equipment to respond to hazmat emergencies. We respond with two apparatus to carry the equipment for hazmat response. The team has full communications ability with all agencies in Allegheny County.

450 Hazmat 1

450 Hazmat 1 is our primary response apparatus for responding to incidents. It contains a variety of equipment and tools to mitigate hazmat incidents. Some of the these things include:

  • Hazardous Material Detection and Metering Equipment
  • Radiation Detection Equipment
  • Chemical Protective Clothing and Equipment
  • Decontamination Equipment
  • Spill Containment Materials
  • Non-Sparking Tools
  • Grounding and Bonding Equipment
  • Chemical Transfer Equipment
  • Basic Hazmat Medical Equipment
  • Portable Weather Monitoring Station

450 Hazmat 2

450 Hazmat 2 is our support apparatus that carries additional equipment to support a hazmat response. Some of the equipment includes:

  • Extra Spill Containment Materials
  • Chlorine Release Containment Kits (A, B, and C Kits)
  • Bulk-Tank Containment Kit (Midland Kit)