In addition to fighting fires, the SIM responds to a number of emergencies that require specialized training and equipment. The four types of specialized teams are:
![Deux pompiers du groupe d'intervention en matières dangereuses, lors d'une simulation.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/2023-12/matieres_dangereuses.jpg?itok=OcNC1Tjk)
Emergencies involving hazardous materials
The hazardous materials team is trained to detect, control, limit and stabilize spills or leaks of dangerous materials.
![L'équipe spécialisée lors d'un sauvetage technique en tranchée, suite à un éboulement de terre.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/technique.jpg?itok=NouTOog-)
Technical rescue
Heavy rescue teams are specialized in three types of rescue: confined spaces, structural collapse, excavation and trench rescue.
![Deux pompiers au sommet d'un édifice lors d'une simulation de sauvetage en hauteur.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/hauteur_copy.jpg?itok=Ely5ka-f)
High-angle rescue team
This team of firefighters is called in for backup when victims cannot be evacuated using conventional methods.
![L'équipe spécialisée en sauvetages sur glace en bateau, lors d'une simulation.](https://simsite-public-prd.s3.montreal.ca/s3fs-public/styles/sim_collectrices/public/nautique_et_glace.jpg?itok=JBUtxukI)
Water/ice rescue team
Water and ice rescue teams have a mission to rescue any person in distress on a body of water.