CHEMTREC® Announces Additional US$ 10,000 Funds For Hazmat Preparedness

A contribution from Dow has increased the number of volunteer fire departments to receive US$ 10,000 through the 2023 CHEMTREC® HELP Award in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

The CHEMTREC® Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness (HELP) Award is designed to help volunteer fire departments increase local preparedness and response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents. Thanks to Dow, a total of five recipients will be selected to receive US$ 10,000 each in 2023.

Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness (HELP) Award

Dow reaffirms its commitment to supporting emergency responders

As CHEMTREC’s first-ever corporate sponsor of the HELP Award, Dow reaffirms its commitment to supporting emergency responders. The HELP Award was established in 2019 and provides annual funding for hazmat response equipment and training for volunteer firefighters.

Sponsoring this US$ 10,000 award showcases Dow’s commitment to proactive efforts in safeguarding communities, the environment, and the safety of first responders.

HELP Award offers vital funds for fire departments

Each US$ 10,000 HELP Award can be equal to a third of a volunteer fire department’s annual operating budget, making this award’s impact significant on the ability for a department to purchase hazmat equipment or attend advanced training.

The application period is open until September 1, 2023. To be eligible, departments must be over 50% volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less, located in the U.S.A. (United States of America) and the person applying or the department chief must be a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council.