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• 2 Austin firefighters fired for cheating on hazmat training exam

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  Firefighters Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart admitted to obtaining and taking pictures of the hazmat training exam

• 11 Boston FFs hospitalized after Level 3 Hazmat response

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  Boston EMS said the 11 firefighters and one resident were taken to area hospitals as a precaution

• Firefighters respond to explosion at University of Nevada dormitory

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  A mechanical failure caused an explosion that injured eight people and caused the partial collapse of a mostly empty dormitory building

• Prioritizing disaster planning supports first responders

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  Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents

• 5 things firefighters need to know about radiation

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  A radiation expert breaks down what firefighters need to know about radiological threats in order to avoid unnecessary fears while on scene

• 10 firefighters hospitalized after fighting chemical company fire

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  The fire extended into an adjoining lab, prompting officials to call in a hazmat decontamination unit in case anyone had been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals

• Eight firefighters injured in energy storage system explosion, underscoring the need for ESS responder safety training

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  NFPA offers free online training to help responders keep pace with the surge in alternative energy technology

• 8 firefighters hospitalized after Ariz. battery facility explosion

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  Crews from both the Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Surprise Fire Department were investigating after a bystander saw smoke when the explosion occurred

• Detroit mandates first responders clean bloody scenes

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  The new requirement is angering union officials and baffling first responders who feel they're not trained to handle biohazard material in this manner

• What is an IDLH value?

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  An immediately dangerous to life or health value is meant to protect first responders and other workers when they are exposed to toxic chemicals

• Hazmat spill closes Calif. emergency room

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  The LAFD responded to the Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, where officials were forced to close the ER after a damaged pipe caused a liquid oxygen spill

• NSC releases responder resources for ‘fourth generation agent’ incidents

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  The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident

• 3 Wash. firefighters sickened by bug bomb chemicals

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  The firefighters were responding to a hazardous materials call when they entered the residence and breathed in the gas

• 24 Amazon workers hospitalized after bear repellent is 'accidentally released'

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  Rachael Lighty of Amazon said the company appreciated “the swift response of local responders” after a “damaged aerosol can dispensed strong fumes”

• Quiz: Do you know how to protect yourself from fentanyl exposure?

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  Test your knowledge of how well you can recognize and address possible risks of exposure to fentanyl

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