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Hazmat Team Resources

A Statewide Resource for Local Incident Commanders

Oregon’s Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams are designed to support local agencies when a hazardous materials incident exceeds local capabilities. There are 12 teams located across the state.

Cost Recovery

The state fire marshal provides cost recovery for incidents meeting state criteria:

  • The OSFM will seek reimbursement from the responsible party.

  • If recovery is not possible, costs are covered by the state’s revolving fund.

Questions?

For training, cost recovery details, reporting forms, or technical assistance, contact the Oregon State Fire Marshal Hazmat program coordinator.

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Activation Protocol

Initial Scene Assessment

Local fire or law enforcement assesses the scene.

Determine Need for Hazmat Team

If the incident exceeds your training or equipment, request a team via:

📞 OERS: 1-800-452-0311

🔁 Some agencies may also contact their regional team directly, but must still notify OERS for proper coordination.

Team Arrival

  • The local incident commander maintains control.
  • The team leader integrates into unified command if needed.
  • Teams assist with mitigation/containment, not cleanup.

Post-Incident

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) coordinates cleanup with responsible parties after the situation is stabilized.


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Reporting Forms and Important Information

Travel Information

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All hazardous materials incidents meeting state criteria must be reported to OSFM within 10 working days.

Required Agencies:
  • Fire departments
  • Regional hazmat teams
  • Law enforcement
  • Oregon Department of Transportation
  • Department of Environmental Quality
  • Any emergency service or state agency
Definition of a Reportable Incident:
  • Actual or threatened injury to humans, animals, or the environment
  • Property loss caused by a hazardous substance release
Exceptions (Reporting Not Required):
  • Vehicle fuel spills <42 gallons (unless environmental/public safety threat)
  • Sewage overflows
  • Structure fires where hazardous materials are only exposed but not causal

  • Trained Technicians: Team members complete 160+ hours of initial technician-level training and meet standardized certification across all teams.
  • Annual Refreshers and biannual task book completion are required for continued participation.
  • CBRNE Response: Equipped for Level A through D responses, including incidents involving chemicals, biological threats, radiological or nuclear materials, and explosives.
  • Standardized Equipment: Includes PPE (Level A, B, C), communications systems, detection and monitoring tools, and mitigation supplies.
Each team has:
  • A response trailer (new models feature 36’ trailers and two-ton tow vehicles)
  • A recon trailer/Suburban for smaller or remote responses​