The team utilizes three trucks (seen in this image) and responds to HAZMAT incidents anywhere in the state of Vermont. All members of the team are trained to the technician level and are capable of responding to terrorism/CBRN events anywhere within the state 24/7.

From the State of Vermont HAZMAT Response Team:

The State of Vermont HAZMAT Team was created in 1994 to assist all fire departments in Vermont when managing hazardous materials incidents. The team’s authorizing legislation as well as the creation of the HAZMAT Team Chief can be found in Vermont statute, 20 V.S.A. § 2673.

The purpose for the Team’s creation was and remains to work with the fire chiefs before, during and after hazardous materials events in their municipalities. By having HAZMAT Technicians located across the entire state supported with three HAZMAT response vehicles, the Vermont HazMat Response Team (VHMRT) endeavors to have highly trained and equipped personnel on scene quickly when requested by the Incident Commander.

In addition to the HAZMAT trucks the Team can call upon any of the twenty HAZMAT trailers positioned in local fire departments around the state. These trailers contain equipment which may be used for operations level HAZMAT response as well as to perform “gross” and “technical” decontamination.