Premios CHEMTREC
Premios y becas para la comunidad de respuesta.
Awards and Scholarships
At CHEMTREC®, we recognize that the first responder community is critical to hazmat response, and we remain dedicated to working closely and effectively with responders when an incident occurs, as we have proudly supported them for the past 55+ years. CHEMTREC is delighted to offer multiple awards and scholarship opportunities. These awards and scholarships represent our appreciation of volunteer firefighters and hazmat responders and will continue to be an ongoing reminder of our commitment to them for years to come.
Over the years, these programs have recognized individuals and organizations whose dedication to hazmat safety has made a meaningful impact. Their service and contributions reflect the important role responders play in helping protect communities across the country.
Please visit the Past Recipients section to view the full list.
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CHEMTREC HELP Award
CHEMTREC on an annual basis provides the HELP Award to volunteer fire departments in the United States. The awards are intended to help the fire departments enhance their response capabilities and increase local preparedness to respond to and prepare for hazardous materials incidents.
The 2026 HELP Award application period will open on June 1.
HMIC “Hazmat Officer of the Year” and “Hazmat Instructor of the Year”
In partnership with Hazard3 and Safeware, CHEMTREC offers two scholarships to attend the Hazardous Materials Instructors and Commanders (HMIC) Conference for the recipients of the “Hazmat Officer of the Year” and “Hazmat Instructor of the Year” awards.
Additionally, CHEMTREC sponsors a networking happy hour at the conference on an annual basis.
The next HMIC Conference will be held in Savannah from November 9-11, 2026.
