Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Federal authorities determined that the Bourbon Street attacker had set a fire and “strategically” placed accelerants throughout the house
Investigators say IDs and tattoos give a strong identification of the driver killed in the explosion outside the Las Vegas Trump hotel on New Year’s Day
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
National Guard troops have been called in and residents were told to stay inside after elevated levels of benzene were detected due to the chemical fire
Crews continue to spray foam and water on the tanks to cool them and prevent reignition
The fire spread to seven storage tanks holding components of gasoline and also used in nail polish remover, glues and paint thinner
The new requirement is angering union officials and baffling first responders who feel they’re not trained to handle biohazard material in this manner
Establish warm, hot and cold zones; use PPE and distance to shield; and measure radiation throughout
A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
USIC claims drilling company VC Tech violated state law when it failed to notify the state utility call center, known as Diggers Hotline, before starting work
Firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading while Pacific Gas & Electric crews have been trying for more than an hour to shut off the natural gas line
An immediately dangerous to life or health value is meant to protect first responders and other workers when they are exposed to toxic chemicals
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
The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident
Columbia Gas agreed to pay for an extra engine company due to increased calls the fire department was receiving about gas leaks and carbon monoxide issues
The firefighters were responding to a hazardous materials call when they entered the residence and breathed in the gas
The fire department had been called due to a gas leak in the bakery