Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
Explaining a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, how it occurs and how it can be prevented
“This is a disaster,” Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church said when describing the fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant
Youngstown Battalion Chief Sil Caggiano is concerned that first responders sent to hazmat-related emergency calls could have problems determining the type of hazard they are handling
A firefighter was taken to an area hospital with a minor injury after responding to the sodium tert-butoxide spill
The blast killed Fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured his brother, Fire Chief Terry Bell, five other firefighters, a LEAP worker and an ambulance professional
The blast injured four other firefighters, including the town’s fire chief, one employee of the nonprofit center and one ambulance professional
Video showed more than 10 train cars derailed and flames shooting from the wreckage
The funds will be used to replace 107 outdated SCBAs and provide specialized training in responding to hazardous incidents
A hazmat incident at a California hotel left one person dead and nine people hospitalized when guests reported smelling a chemical odor
Chief Michael O’Brian describes the biggest risk management issues facing the fire service – and where progress can be made
Guests of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose reported smelling a chemical odor and feeling faint, light-headed and short of breath
The IMT team will deploy for a 16-day mission to help assist with Hurricane Dorian response efforts
Fire crews were investigating a report of a gas leak and evacuated the area before the explosion occurred
City of Durham officials released bodycam footage documenting the aftermath of the April 10 explosion that left one dead and 17 injured
The Durham Fire Department issued a report on the explosion that killed two people and injured 25 while leveling a downtown building and damaging others
Three firefighters, the homeowner and a neighbor were injured in the explosion that officials believe was caused by a gas leak
Some structures were consumed by the blaze, and five to seven people were unaccounted for when firefighters extinguished the flames hours later
The blast injured two firefighters and trapped one firefighter under large portions of debris
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