The following are the Haz-Mat levels for the PCFD H.I.T. Team:

• Level 0 - Is a small spill with no life hazard, low fire or explosion potential, and minimal environmental impact. It can be handled by units initially assigned to the incident. No evacuation (ex. a 5-gallon gas can spill).
• Level 1- Is a small spill with a slight life hazard, low fire or explosion potential, and a possible slight environmental impact. No evacuation (ex. an automobile fuel tank leak).
• Level 2 - Is a medium sized container, with a moderate impact on the environment. The county's Haz-Mat team is called in. May require evacuation (ex. 1 ton cylinder, nurse tanks, multiple packages).
• Level 3 - Is a large container or high potential for fire or explosion, and a severe impact on the environment. A large area may be evacuated. The regional Haz-Mat team is called in. (ex. tank car or truck, bulk stationary tank, multiple medium packages).
• Level 4 - Is a very rare incident, it is an incident involving 1,000 gallons or more of a dangerous hazardous materials, or a terrorist attack. The entire community may be evacuated. The federal Haz-Mat team is called in.