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.
Technicians
Greg Adkins
Shawn Allgire
Brian Bailey
Doug Beck
John Bishop
George Davis
Travis Fillhart
Todd Gardner
Jared Gesler
Matt Gill
Matt Green
Tom Hadding
Steve Harvey
Craig Hohenbrink
Dustin Hunsaker
Caleb Hodges
Joshua Hodges
Travis Jackson
Jeff Jones
George Keith
Christie Kerby
Austin Miller
Andrew Munshower
Derek Newland
Jim Painter
Matt Reaman
Bob Rowland
Joe Seddlemeyer
Garrett Smith
Byron Stumbaugh
Joel Will
Ops
Shane Huber
John Walters
Phil Zimmerly