The KFD Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) is accredited by the state of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and is currently the only Type II team in the state of Tennessee.  This truck will be instrumental in responses in both the city limits of Kingsport and Sullivan County.  The KFD HMRT is the dedicated team to respond to hazardous materials calls in Sullivan County.  As well as, being a regional response team for Tennessee Homeland District One incorporating the following eight counties in Northeast Tennessee – Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington.