# Inside CHEMTREC: Chemical Emergency Management Support for First Responders and Shippers

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Podcast: [The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-transformation-podcast-with-sean-grady-1268558)
Published: 2026-01-27T13:02:31+00:00
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## Resource

Host Sean Grady talks with Kevin Lavezzo of CHEMTREC about the side of the chemical world most people never see, but responders rely on when accurate information matters. They unpack what CHEMTREC actually does, including how its Emergency Operations Center triages calls, uses tools like the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) , and connects callers with product experts. Lavezzo explains a common misconception: first responders can call CHEMTREC for help without paying a fee, and the team will still work to support a response even when company information is incomplete. The conversation also covers how CHEMTREC supports compliance for shippers, manages safety data sheets, provides hazmat and regulatory training, and coordinates parts of incident response through partners. They also dig into real-world challenges, from language barriers and global response complexity to responder skill gaps with monitors and interpreting SDS details, plus emerging trends like lithium-ion battery incidents and severe weather impacts on transportation. Thanks to our Sponsors: Cascade Environmental , E-Tank & Pump , and WASTELINQ .

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