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The Virginia Association of Hazardous Materials Response Specialists is the coordinated voice for hazardous materials response team members throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Association members exchange information on a state-wide basis, interface with national organizations, and develop a common inventory list of resources and promote resource sharing in the Commonwealth.

It is the goal of the Association to promote standardization of techniques, equipment training, and teams, and to unite, for mutual benefit, those persons engaged in hazardous materials response and provide support to hazardous materials response teams.

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VAHMRS mourns the passing of Clint Hawkins

Clint was a long-time member of Coeburn Fire Department. He joined the Wise County Hazmat Team before it was VDEM sponsored and continued to serve for many years until his health prevented him from participating. 

Services will be at Estes Funeral Home in Coeburn, VA, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Visitation begins at 5pm and ends at 7pm. Funeral service will be held immediately after at 7pm. Burial services will be held Friday, February 2 at 11am. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

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