(MIAMI, Nov. 20, 2014) – The State of Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) Region 7 held an interoperability exercise involving HazMat teams from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, City of Hialeah Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue and the National Guard’s 44th Civil Support Team (CST) at MDFR's Training Center in Doral, FL.

The goal of this exercise was to coordinate the joint efforts of the different local, regional and national HazMat teams and how to best utilize their assets in order to mitigate hazardous materials incident.

RDSTF utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to provide support to communities that do not have the means to mitigate hazardous materials situations, by serving as a force multiplier for local agencies and working in conjunction with emergency management professionals.

"We have a multitude of exercises or drills per year," said MDFR’s HazMat Capt. Anthony Trim. "In the event that there is an activation of these resources, the public should feel confident that all assets and teams can work together because we train together."

This exercise concluded a three-day training that continues to solidify the continued partnership efforts between units in RDSTF's Region 7.

For more information, please contact MDFR’s Public Affairs Bureau at 786-331-5200.

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