Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team

05/17/2026

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to have Fire Suppression Solutions LLC showcase their products and capabilities with our team today.

Collaborations like this are made possible through the dedication of our members who attend regional and national trainings and conferences, helping bring the latest hazmat tactics, technologies, and operational best practices back to Vermont. Continuous learning and strong partnerships are critical to maintaining a high level of preparedness for the communities we serve.

Fire Suppression Solutions LLC is collaborating in an extensive training exercise with the Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team, joined by fire and police departments statewide, as well as fire departments from Canada, to showcase the efficacy of our lithium ion battery fire solution and nurture community safety partnerships, and we appreciate the Chief and Assistant Chief for their invitation.

05/16/2026

During National Police Week, the Vermont State Hazardous Materials Response Team stands in solidarity with our law enforcement partners across Vermont and the nation.

Every day, members of the Vermont State Police and local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies respond to difficult and dangerous situations to protect our communities. Their professionalism, dedication, and willingness to serve are critical to public safety throughout Vermont.

The Vermont State Hazmat Team regularly works alongside law enforcement agencies during hazardous materials incidents, suspicious substance investigations, transportation emergencies, illicit laboratory responses, and major public safety events. These partnerships are essential to keeping responders and the public safe.

During this National Police Week, we honor the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and recognize the continued service of those who wear the badge today.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers for your service, sacrifice, and partnership.

05/15/2026

The Vermont State Hazmat Team UAS section along with VT USAR TF1 UAS Section supported this mission with thermal imagery and scene overwatch.

05/01/2026

Green Up Day is a Vermont tradition—and safety comes first. 🌲🧤

While cleaning up our roadsides and communities, please wear gloves, sturdy footwear, and bright clothing when working near traffic. If you come across drums, fuel cans, chemicals, propane cylinders, or any unknown containers, do not touch or move them.

Back away, keep others clear, and notify local officials.

Help keep Vermont green while keeping yourself safe. When in doubt, leave it out and call it in.

04/23/2026

04/13/2026

🚨 Day 2 – Hazmat Training at the Fire Academy 🚨

Day 2 of hazardous materials training focused on hands-on, scenario-based evolutions, including roll-over prop drills and chlorine “C” kit operations.

These complex training scenarios incorporate all elements of a full State Hazmat Team response—from size-up and air monitoring to leak control, product transfer, and coordinated team operations.

Training at this level ensures our technicians are prepared to manage high-risk incidents safely, effectively, and as a coordinated statewide resource.

04/12/2026

🚨 Hazmat Training at the VT Fire Academy 🚨

Today the team focused on maintaining and strengthening equipment proficiency to ensure readiness and safety on every response.

Technicians focused on core response skills such as air monitoring, leak control, and overpacking, key tasks required to safely and effectively manage hazardous materials incidents.

They also used air monitoring equipment and decontamination systems, both of which play a critical role in protecting responders and the communities we serve.

Training like this reinforces our commitment to preparedness, teamwork, and excellence in hazardous materials response across Vermont.

03/31/2026

State Hazmat UAS Section supported this incident

On Scene
UAS 2 - Matrices 350
UAS 3 - Matrices 350
3 UAS Pilots
1 Visual Observer

This incident staffing was also assisted by VT USAR TF1 pilot

Strong work by our local partners, to control this fire.

03/28/2026