NVFC Urges Volunteer Fire Departments To Apply To Receive A $10,000 Grant To Enhance Hazmat Preparedness And Response

It is essential that volunteer fire departments are prepared to respond to hazardous materials incidents. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments responded to over 433,000 hazardous materials calls in 2021.CHEMTREC HELP awardThe number of hazmat incidents occurring annually continues to increase, based on 10-year incident summary data from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which underscores the need for firefighters to be trained and read