Adams-Jefferson Hazardous Response Authority

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The Adams and Jefferson County Hazardous Response Authority (AJCHRA) is an autonomous government entity created through an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the two counties and run by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is selected by member agencies and represents cities and towns, law enforcement, fire departments/districts and others interested in hazardous materials emergency response.

The City and County of Broomfield is also included in the AJHRA through its relationship with the North Metro Fire Rescue Authority. The AJHRA is funded through yearly contributions controlled by the respective boards of county commissioners as approved within the IGAs. This cooperative approach has led to “A Government Partnership Committed to Service.”

Within this partnership the following areas were identified:

Joint Response

Increase initial on-scene response by Haz-mat Team members

Reduce overtime demands to departments by drawing from a larger resource group

Improve operation efficiency and safety

Provide broad base of technical expertise

Use of existing equipment in a more effective manner

Training Program

Use joint resources and expertise to develop and implement a hazardous material training program for team members and other public safety agencies
Apply for grants based on a regional approach to include the greater population served and complete risk potential
Provide more realistic training experience due to larger number of personnel available at training
Use of multiple training facilities within the three county area
Develop and implement training programs for law enforcement, EMS, fire and public works personnel, to meet federal requirements
Planning for a regional response to a terrorist event and weapons of mass destruction

This partnership has proven to be successful in all types of hazardous material responses by consolidating vital and costly resources. The AJHRA has been successful in obtaining in excess of $1.2 million dollars, which is being used to enhance local homeland security.

Updated
1/27/2010