Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
Effective responses to the latest chemical threats
A woman crashed her vehicle into a propane tank in the South Hill plant, causing an explosion and fire
Over 2,000 illegal destructive devices and 10 pounds of bulk homemade explosives were also confiscated in Gardena
The injured security guard was investigating the suspicious odor and had just shut off a liquid propane tank when the explosion occurred
Investigators don’t believe the incident is linked to terrorism and no threat was called into the airport
Violations include unsafe handling and storage of two volatile chemical fertilizesr that investigators believe contributed to the massive blast
Applications have come in the greatest numbers from firefighters, police officers and construction workers who spent months on the smoking debris pile
Fire officials said neighbors reported witnessing people dumping boxes with biohazard markings in the building
Officials believe the man may have been making fireworks inside his apartment
Officials say they didn’t know the cause of the fire or explosions; no injuries were immediately reported
Emergency workers who rushed to the Pentagon and the Pa. countryside are signing up for the same compensation and health benefits being given to New Yorkers
The show will document 10 House, the first firefighters to enter the twin towers
A firefighter injured in the line of duty should not have to rely on the charity of others to pay medical expenses
Industrial fires demand a different approach to tactics and equipment
Knowing how to use the four-gas detector and ventilation equipment in a must for confined-space rescues
Firefighters metered the boat and found dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide
Here’s a look at the different options available for equipment designed to warn you of the presence of deadly gases
More than 40 firefighters responded to the blaze and the cause of the fire and explosion is still unclear
The firefighter was released from the hospital a short time later
Oil and gas exploration is growing faster than ever and fire departments will need to be more prepared than ever for tragedy
Carbon monoxide can show up in places where you least expect it; don’t get caught with your guard down
Eleven emergency workers were overcome on the scene
Congress has received a preliminary findings report on the cause of the West, Texas explosion
Firefighters who responded to the initial fire had to wait to enter plant site because conditions were so dangerous
Decontamination is an important component of rehab and this dirty-doll exercise will drive that point home
Two good Samaritans died when they stepped into a pool of water from a broken hydrant electrified by a downed power line
15 cars derailed in the Port of Tampa, spilling ethanol
Officials say it wasn’t known what caused the gas to ignite
The fire broke out in an area where flammable chemicals were stored
Despite claims of safety, we know how dangerous railroad trains can be; plan and practice before disaster hits
Investigators are focusing on the train’s brakes, the railway company’s own regulations and whether they need tougher train-transport standards
Firefighters are still battling the burning oil tanker cars
Some 150 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the fire
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