Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
A gas explosion collapsed part of a multi-family structure in Wappingers Falls
Chattanooga firefighters thought they were responding to just a vehicle fire at metal recycling facility
The fire in Solvay sent up a large plume of orange-colored smoke seen for miles
Fire chief: no hazardous materials found yet
Two were killed and two others critically injured
2 injuries occurred prior to the substance being found
A suspicious substance prompted evacuations; some people had medical emergencies unrelated to the substance
About eight homes were evacuated as a precaution
Man in charge of reading meters warned workers that gas levels were dangerously high, report claims
Officials puzzled when no toxic gas shows up in air of their school
More than 20 people showed symptoms of CO poisoning
New CO detectors installed, firefighters repaired leaky vent
All but one of the victims were treated and released
Firefighters found the woman and children unconscious, with a carbon monoxide level of 190 parts per million in their home
Paramedic and firefighter who went into the home collapsed and had to be rescued by other firefighters
Art Institute dorm was compromised by restaurant in same building
A one-gallon spill of a cleaning solution containing 5 percent hydrochloric acid was the source of the injuries
Firefighters tested the air in the students’ home and found it contained 200 parts per million of carbon monoxide
Workers were welding and making modifications to a processing tank when there was a small accidental explosion
Largest US fire department chooses suit for mobility and flexibility
The chemical is known as PETN, often used in military explosives and the primary ingredient in detonating cords used for industrial explosions
A bottle that released hazardous fumes was found in luggage