Vancouver fire officials fear for region’s readiness with hazmat trainings canceled in federal funding freeze Subscriber Exclusive

Unions say they won’t be able to staff regional hazmat teams in light of national training cuts.

Days before Vancouver Fire Department recruits were headed to a training center in Alabama to become certified hazmat technicians, they were notified the classes were canceled as a part of President Donald Trump’s federal funding freezes. With the classes yet to be fully reinstated, local fire officials fear what it will mean for the region’s readiness for specialized emergencies.

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This article originated from The Columbian on 2025-03-29 13:06:02.
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