Answer given was that few farmers had attended any hazmat awareness level courses. Ray McCandless asked the whether most farms stored or possessed pesticides. Paul Brock indicated that some of the farms currently hire pesticide applicators when needed, rather than store large inventories of product. Brenda Field inquired whether George Crooks still provided FARM EMS Training. The motion was seconded by Theresa Conant.
Grant approval is given.
The Reading Fire and Rescue will provide a brief summary of the training at the next scheduled SERC meeting. It was pointed out that in many cases EMS has not had hazmat awareness level training. Chris Herrick reported that there are no current national trends for SERC membership. A suggestion was presented to have a legislative representative become a member of the SERC, The legislative presence would enable the up front delivery of information relating to hazmat. The legislative rep would have a better understanding of the what is needed within Vermont to support the hazmat planning and training effort.