Haz-Mat 2 – 9 is a team of specially trained volunteers, who are committed to protecting Lancaster County against the effects of a hazardous materials incident.

In 1983, four local fire companies (Eden, East Petersburg, Neffsville and Southern Manheim Township) joining together to form a Hazardous Materials Response Team. They purchased the special equipment and protective clothing required and began training some of their members in the skills that are needed to control chemical emergencies. This team of volunteers became know as HAZMAT 2-9.

In 1986, the Federal Government mandated (through “SARA” Superfund Amendments and Requthorization Act) which is commonly know at the “Community Right-To-Know” Law, that local governments provide residents with information about the hazardous materials present in the community. They were also required to provide emergency response capabilities to accidents involving those materials. Thanks to the foresight of the founding fire companies, Lancaster County was already well prepared to meet these requirements.

In 1993, Haz-Mat 2 – 9 and the County government formalized its commitment to serve Lancaster County by signing a five-year contract to provide the emergency response required under the “SARA Act”.

Download the “WHO WE ARE” BROCHURE" that was created when the team first started service.