The All Hazards Response Team (AHRT)

The Garfield County All-Hazards Response Team is a joint effort between various law enforcement agencies within the county.  AHRT is a collateral assignment with a maximum of 22 team members being full-time Patrol Deputies/Officers, Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians, Detectives, and Law Enforcement Supervisors.  The current agencies involved include the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Glenwood Springs Police Department, Glenwood Springs Fire/Rescue Department, Colorado River Fire Rescue, and the Rifle Police Department. AHRT is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year for any law enforcement agency in the county.  AHRT assists with a variety of calls including high-risk warrant service, high-risk arrests, barricaded suspects, hostage rescue, hazardous-material situations, active shooter, VIP security, acts of terrorism, major case follow-up, man made and natural disasters, and crowd control.

AHRT strives to select team members who hold themselves to the highest standards of personal and professional development. 

For selection onto the team, candidates must go through a three-phase testing process consisting of a physical fitness test, a formal interview with the team commander and team leaders, and a scenario-based test. The total score from the physical fitness test, recommendations of the interview board, and a review of the candidate’s performance evaluations determines the candidate’s entrance onto the team.