Because meth labs are becoming so mobile, the Vermont State Police Clandestine department is teaching others how to spot these dangerous items.
Meth labs can be dangerous. Just look at this Youtube video out of Michigan, a mobile meth lab catches fire.
"You're dealing with chemicals that are unmarked, explosive environment, people who are high, paranoid. That is a recipe for disaster," said Lt. Reg Trayah, with the Vermont State Police Department.
He shows first responders from around the state exactly what a meth lab looks like. In hopes they will be able to help crackdown on the growing problem, "I have a 150 first responders looking out to say hey something doesn't look right."
Which can be tricky since ingredients include legal household items, that while separately, are fine to own, but when found all together, become suspicious.
"We all use batteries, it's not illegal to own batteries, pseudoephedrine, it's not illegal to have pseudoephedrine, but it is illegal to have those and a bunch of other chemicals," said Lt. Trayah.
Attending the meeting is Eric Spivack with the Hinesburg fire department, "We recently had a lab found in Hinesburg."
He knows the drug is dangerous, "As first responders we are the first ones in. It's our safety."
Since identifying the lab is crucial, it's important they be prepared if it happens in their towns.
"They know what our expectations are once they find it, and most important how to get the help that they need," said Lt. Trayah.
State police say meth labs are growing and from November of 2011- 2012 they responded to six potential meth labs.
