The ERT provides rapid analysis of chemical hazards. Members train specifically for situations that require use of personal protection equipment.

The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is a multi-agency team created to augment local and regional response capabilities to incidents suspected of criminal activity including potential terrorist events.

The Environmental Response Team was formed in 2001 to support Florida’s domestic security efforts. The team includes criminal investigators, emergency responders, uniformed law enforcement officers and other representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other state agencies as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency. With specialized equipment and highly trained members, the ERT can be mobilized within hours to respond to environmental emergencies anywhere in the state.

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