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Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue and Special Operations Emergency Responses

Learn about HazMat, technical rescue and special operations emergency responses in Massachusetts. Learn how to activate a HazMat Team.

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Massachusetts has emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials and technical rescues. Response teams can respond to emergencies anywhere in the state in one hour. The teams support local fire departments with information and equipment. You can activate a HazMat team from this page, or learn about the work of the division.

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Activate a HazMat Team to Respond to an Emergency (Fire Departments Only)  About the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Division  DFS Special Operations 

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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 

Safely Manage Hazardous Household Products 

Contact Information

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road, P. O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
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Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue, P.O. Box 51025, Springfield, MA 01151
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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
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Phone

978 567-3100

For all 3 campuses

978-567-3248

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