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Hazardous Materials and Special Operations Emergency Responses

Learn about Hazmat and Special Operations emergency responses in Massachusetts and how to activate them.

DFS coordinates emergency response capabilities for the release or threat of release of hazardous materials. District Hazmat teams can respond to emergencies anywhere in the state in one hour to provide local fire departments with specialized personnel and equipment. DFS also provides Special Operations resources to support local fire departments with firefighter rehabilitation units, mobile command centers, drones, and other assets. DFS additionally coordinates the Massachusetts Technical Rescue Coordinating Committee.

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Top tasks

About the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Division  About DFS Special Operations 

All other tasks

Activate a Hazmat Team (Fire Departments Only)  Activate Special Operations Resources 

What you need to know

Log onto the DFS Learning Management System for Hazmat Training  Mercury Spills at Home - What do Do?  Information about the Hazardous Materials Mitigation Emergency Response Advisory Board  Massachusetts Technical Rescue Coordinating Council 

Contact Information

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road, P. O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue, P.O. Box 51025, Springfield, MA 01151
Directions 
Bridgewater Campus
911 Conant Street, P.O. Box 157, (No access from Flagg Street) Use GPS Coordinates: 41°57′4″ N 70°57′18″ W, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Directions 

Phone

Call Department of Fire Services at 978 567-3100

For all 3 campuses

Call Department of Fire Services at 978-567-3248

Severe Weather Hotline

Online

DFS Directory 

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