Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
A hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex plant near Deer Park killed at least two workers and caused a shelter-in-place order for residents
Investigators said spontaneous combustion in hop bales caused a fire inside the cold room of a Yakima County warehouse
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
Firefighters Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart admitted to obtaining and taking pictures of the hazmat training exam
Boston EMS said the 11 firefighters and one resident were taken to area hospitals as a precaution
CalGas representatives said one gas worker was killed, a second was taken to the hospital and one person living in the home may be unaccounted for
The HELP Award is jointly offered with the National Volunteer Fire Council to support volunteer departments serving small populations
The initial explosion occurred when a contractor was working to fix mechanical issues on the boiler
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
A mechanical failure caused an explosion that injured eight people and caused the partial collapse of a mostly empty dormitory building
Emergency crews responded to small vegetation fires, gas leaks and reports of cracked roads
Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents
A radiation expert breaks down what firefighters need to know about radiological threats in order to avoid unnecessary fears while on scene
Kearny fire officials said the blaze at the Alden Leads chlorine plant in Hudson County was reported Friday night and burned into Saturday
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 questions to ask to ensure the router fire departments choose offers the functionality and connectivity they need to connect apparatus to the cloud
More than 100 firefighters from at least 30 departments responded to the scene
NFPA offers free online training to help responders keep pace with the surge in alternative energy technology
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
More firefighter near-miss reports are expected from these facilities with unique hazards to employees and firefighters
Eleven firefighters were among the 37 people who were hospitalized, and one of the injured firefighters was among the seven in critical but stable condition
The locks to the meter room had recently been changed and firefighters didn’t have access to the correct key
Crews from both the Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Surprise Fire Department were investigating after a bystander saw smoke when the explosion occurred
Durham Deputy Fire Chief Chris Iannuzzi said eight more firefighters were treated at a hospital, in addition to the one who underwent surgery
Technical execution is only half the battle in how your hazmat incident management will be judged after the incident is mitigated
Firefighters responding to a gas leak were evacuating people from a building Wednesday morning when it exploded
The fire erupted about two weeks after a March 17 blaze at a petrochemical storage facility in Deer Park
An investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department determined that sparks from a firefighter’s saw may have ignited gasoline vapors, causing the fire
Preplanning fire department involvement in a chemical industry fire, and keeping the public informed helps mutual aid partners contain a chemical fire
