Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
The Modesto Fire Department said the oxygen level inside the house was at 16% due to high levels of ammonia from “extensive urine”
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Approximately 3,000 people gathered to remember Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
Both men treated at nearby burn unit, rescuer released
The move follows a 2010 explosion that was due in part to shoddy record keeping
America’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer examines its past and future
$800,000 trailer can model chemical plumes, conduct lab analysis, more
Teach the community how to use these life-saving devices and to have an escape plan
Resident spotted 100-foot diameter sinkhole when she went outside to walk her dog
The fire took six hours to get under control and caused an estimated $20 million in damages
Firefighters will canvass neighborhood to check for working smoke alarms, answer questions about deadly gas
Firefighters faced a ‘perfect storm’ of heavy winds, flames, plenty of fuel
Carbon monoxide incidents are not restricted to cold climates in the deep winter months.
550ppm reading inside home, investigation continues on flue pipe as possible source
Fire erupted at R.D. Holder Oil Company as workers transferred liquid fuel into tanker
50 agencies responded to oil company blaze, plume showed up on weather radar
27 firefighters were involved in training over 3 days to locate, excavate, isolate leaking pipes
The possibility of encountering hazardous materials should be considered when responding to any incident
Woman ingested sodium azide, building evacuated, 4 officers and 2 EMT’s to hospital
29-minute knock down despite heavy fuel load of plastic bottles
Officers ordered that Statehouse be closed while postal inspectors, hazardous materials crew rushed to building
There were no injuries as the building was empty at the time; most of the building was demolished Sunday
Firefighters took tests for CO levels around building and noted high levels in some spots
Firefighters cordoned off area, worked to prevent chemical from seeping into storm drains
Tankers carrying molten sulfur and gasoline additive toluene derailed; half-mile area evacuated
Odor caused evacuation of 15 TSA employees from room after someone opened bag
Reports indicate explosion occurred when oxygen interacted with substance called trichlorosilane
Knowing the different cleaning agents’ capabilities can perserve your PPE
Police: Officials had reports that vinyl chloride was released in fire
Employees reported sudden onset of symptoms, including skin irritation, respiratory distress, nausea and eye irritation
Situational awareness is key to recognizing and anticipating hazardous situations
One man recalls rescue by firefighters after waves swept over his head