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City Offices are closed December 25th and January 1st for the holidays.
Our Special Operations Teams provide expert response for Hazardous Materials Response Team, Portage County Water Rescue, Swift Water Ice Rescue, Dive Operations and Urban Search and Rescue.
The Portage County Hazmat Team responds to hazardous material incidents within Portage County. Hazardous material incidents include:
The PCHT was founded in 1989 and consists of Portage County Fire Department. The team is comprised of members from Portage County fire departments. Like the team on Facebook to stay up to date with the team.
For questions, please contact Lt. Peeps.
Phone: 330-676-7393 Email: craig.peeps@kentohio.gov
The Portage County Water Rescue Team aims to provide the safest and best water rescue service for the citizens of Portage County and surrounding areas. The PCWRT was founded in 2000 and is comprised of members of Portage County fire and police departments. The City of Kent Fire Department houses some of team's vehicle and equipment; Rescue 1 and Boats 1 and 2.
The PCWRT is able to show of their skills when there are:
Like the PCWRT on Facebook to stay up to date with them.
For questions, please contact Capt. Moore.
Phone: 330-676-7393 Email: dave.moore@kentohio.gov
The Portage County Urban Search and Rescue Team responds to incidents endangering victims of man-made natural disasters. Circumstances include:
The team consists of members of the Portage County Fire Department.
For questions, please contact Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Robinson.
Phone: 330-676-7393 Email: jake.robinson@kentohio.gov
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