Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Approximately 3,000 people gathered to remember Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
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
Firefighters say plastic and rubber materials are burning forcefully, sending a toxic plume into the sky
Hundreds evacuated because of the toxic smoke were allowed to return home
Responders found as many as 40 pipe bombs and other explosive devices in the rural apartment
Security camera video shows the fiery explosion lift the building’s roof as at least a half-dozen people ran from the area
Officials still do not know why the initial car exploded, but that explosion set off a second car
Rail industry says last year was the safest on record
Firefighters are evacuating the immediate area and HAZMAT crews are on site
Much like Charleston six years ago, the West Fire Department will be under a national microscope as we try to learn from their tragedy
There were no reported injuries to firefighters
West Mayor Tommy Muska said he did not know how much the firefighters knew about the chemicals on the property
Seemingly small and routine, the dumpster fire is as dangerous as a structure fire
About two dozen people were evacuated and nearby motels were asked to keep people inside
The medic’s attorney said his client had nothing to do with the plant explosion and will not plead guilty to the charges
The collision sent four people to the hospital and caused the evacuation of an elementary school in Murdock
Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire
Business and industry cannot be trusted to self-police when it comes to fire safety
