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The Emergency Response Guidebook is an essential reference for first responders. This guidebook contains valuable information for safely and effectively handling hazardous materials accidents. It is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation to satisfy regulatory requirements for hazmat transportation. Inside its pages, you will find critical details on the properties and threats posed by different materials. Identification guidelines and emergency response procedures are provided for various classes of hazardous substances. This trusted resource can help first responders make quick decisions to protect people and the environment in dangerous situations. Proper hazardous materials handling is no simple task, but with the step-by-step guidance of the Emergency Response Guidebook, firefighters, police officers and EMTs have an invaluable partner in their lifesaving work.