Toxicology Paramedics
Hazardous Materials
A
hazardous material is defined as any
substance, solid, liquid or gas that is
capable of harming people, property or the
environment. Hazardous material exposure can
occur from intentional acts, hazardous
material transportation accidents,
industrial accidents, natural disasters
causing hazardous material release or from
individual exposure.
Training
Toxicology Paramedics are trained to recognize
and treat a variety of toxicological syndromes
ranging from industrial agents to nuclear,
biological or chemical weapons and are trained to
provide medical treatment at Hazardous Materials
incidents.
The Mesa Fire Department Toxicology Paramedics
are equipped with additional drugs and reference
resources, allowing enhanced therapeutic treatment
of toxic exposures in the pre-hospital setting.
Additionally, Mesa Fire Department Toxicology
Paramedics respond as part of the Regional
Metropolitan Medical Response Plan, interface and
train with the Mesa Fire Department Hazardous
Materials team, providing a valuable resource for
the citizens of Mesa as well as the surrounding
communities.