Regional Response Team
Mission and Responsibilities
The West Virginia Regional Response Program was formed as a result of the events of September 11, 2001. When the Department of Homeland Security began to release grant funds for states to prepare for acts of terrorism, West Virginia developed a regional approach for response to all types of hazards including natural disasters. The program was born under the then Office of Emergency Services (now known as the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management) and has transitioned to be placed under the operational control of the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, Sterling Lewis, Jr.
Today, approximately 522 members from the fire service, emergency medical services and law enforcement provide emergency response capability across six defined Regions of the State in the disciplines of Hazardous Materials/WMD, Urban Search/Technical Rescue and Mass Casualty/EMS, operating 19 fleet apparatus.
Unit Leaders and Apparatus Listing--Click HERE
WV TF-1 Personal Equipment Checklist - Click HERE
RRT Application Files and Instructions - Click HERE
Member Training Announcements
WVTF-1 US&R
In-Service Training
Garmin 60CSx GPS Receiver Operation
FEMA TF building damage assessment and structural markings
GPS “obstacle” course
When: November 19th, Thursday, “A” Shift
Location: EPTC, Institute, WV
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
A Tactical Action Plan further detailing this training will be posted on or about November 17th. Please consult this TAP for additional information.
WMD/Mass Casulty/Decon Training - November 2-11, 2009 St. Albans FD - DOWNLOAD