Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
Two firefighters were injured when an explosion leveled one home and damaged several others
Approximately 500 Teutopolis residents within a mile of the crash scene were evacuated
Officials say approximately 4,000 gallons of the tanker’ load of anhydrous ammonia was released in the crash in Teutopolis
Crew members began to blister, couldn’t breathe
Drilling crews apparently hit and ignited methane
The suspected culprit was a bottle of polish stored underneath a sink
Distributors and retailers of home oxygen systems would be required to inform local fire departments of addresses
Both listed in critical condition
The driver managed to get out safely and no injuries are reported
Both are listed in critical condition
The fumes escaped when a sulfuric acid plant was started up
The training video is meant to help colleagues across the state learn what to do in a chemical attack at an office building
A power system used for the lights and other equipment included 8 car batteries
Ottawa Fire Chief John deHooge said training remains much the same as 30 years ago, but the materials firefighters are exposed to have changed
The fire started in a crude distillation unit
Fire department officials are confused as to why someone has repeatedly vandalized a fire station with liquid feces
The dead specimens were preserved in flammable liquids, which helped spread of the flames
Friends and family say 74-year-old Donnie Caldwell never really recovered from his injuries
6 volunteer firefighters were injured in an explosion while performing a regular training exercise at a farmhouse; soil samples taken
Authorities who ordered an evacuation of the area say they’re concerned about leaking natural gas
The force of the blast threw firefighters against their vehicles and left them covered in heavy debris
Police dropped a bomb on an entire block in Philly, killing 11 people and burning 61 row homes
Affordable hazmat suit meets NFPA 1991 standard
Responders are trying to account for all 100 employees and that some workers are being treated at the scene
Impressive Striker comes packed with plenty of safety features
The president says the New York fire and police departments and FBI responded quickly to a dangerous situation in Times Square
4 responding fire-EMS personnel and a police officer were taken to a nearby hospital
The substance is believed to be hydrazine, commonly used in alternative fuels for F-16s
Fire-resistant containment booms will be used to corral some of the thickest oil on the surface, which will then be ignited
The bombs are typically gallon-sized plastic containers filled with some sort of acid, made explosive by adding metal
The fire department would take over car extrications, hazardous material situations, and confined space rescues
People suffered bumps and scrapes because of the force of the explosion