Hazmat
Allen County Hazardous Materials Response Team
The Allen County Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Team is a specialized unit of trained emergency responders dedicated to safely managing incidents involving hazardous substances. The team responds to chemical spills, gas leaks, unknown materials, and any situation that threatens public health, the environment, or critical infrastructure.
Our responders maintain advanced certifications in hazardous materials operations and technician-level response. Using specialized equipment and standardized protocols, the team can quickly identify, contain, and mitigate dangerous substances. They work closely with local fire departments, law enforcement, environmental agencies, and emergency management partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response.
The HazMat Team is available 24/7 and can be activated for incidents within Allen County as well as regional or statewide mutual-aid deployments.
Deputy Director,
Phil Zimmerly
Hazmat
Administrator
Battalion Chief,
Jim Painter
Hazmat
Chief
Their mission is simple:
Protect residents, safeguard the environment, and support our community during hazardous materials emergencies.
Hazmat Team Members
Gesler, Jared
Gill, Matt
Green, Matt
Hadding, Tom
Haines, Nathan
Harvey, Steve
Hasenstaub, Mike
Hodges, Josh
Hohenbrink, Craig
Hollis, Jake
Huber, Shane
Hull, Ethan
Hunsaker, Dustin
Hutchison, Robert
Jackson, Travis
Jones, Jeff
Kerber, Samuel
Kerby, Christie
Layman, Mika
Markward, Kevin
Martin, Blake
Martinez, Mikel
Miller, Austin
Munshower, Andrew
Neu, Blake
Painter, Jim
Parker, Matt
Probst, Levi
Reaman, Matt
Recker, Craig
Richards, Kyle
Robinson, Rick
Rowland, Bob
Smith, Garrett
Sprague, John
Starner, Ryan
Stumbaugh, Bryon
Swick, Colin
Twining, Nathan
Will, Joel
Yetman, Curt
Zimmerly, Phil