Program Manager- Lt. George Bridges

       Our Hazardous Materials Teams is committed to providing superior quality and professional service that is second to none for our public and neighboring cities.  Combined efforts between Lake County Division 4 (MABAS) and Waukegan’s Haz-mat team enables the city to protect and ensure the safety of life, environment and property to all its citizens. 

Haz-mat Team members:

           Captain Jose Hernandez             Captain Mike Scholle

           Lt. Tim Needham                         Lt. George Bridges

           FF Jack Long                               FF Rick VanHorn

           FF John Carrier                           FF Chad Gonwa

Member Training:

     The dedication required by these recruits consists of a valuable pledge to be prepared, and protect the public with an extremely high level of protection. Our Technicians are exceptionally trained as follows:

     40 Hours Awareness  level                    40 Hours Operation level

      40 Hours Technician A                         40 Hours Technician B

History:

      Since our inception 20 years ago hazardous material incidents have evolved and have increased there possibility to harm entire counties. Also, has this department’s commitment to revolutionize our strategies.        From mitigation of minor fuel spills to Chemical/Biological attacks our technicians have the tools and knowledge to stand as a powerful line of defense.

Dedication:    Firefighters that established Team

     Martin DeVault           John Nelson              Clarence Magnuson

                                   Michael Hutchison

                                                                                              Updated 9/16/07