Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
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Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
Explaining a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, how it occurs and how it can be prevented
One New Iberia firefighter was put in a medically induced coma, another is in the burn unit, and the third’s condition is unknown
A chemical reaction to peroxide and ammonia injured a dozen Cambridge firefighters
A year ago this week, Victor Aguirre was the last to leave the hospital after a massive downtown fire left him and several other firefighters injured
Footage released by the Plainview Township Fire Department shows a firefighter approaching the home when the tank ignites
A Boulder firefighter reported the device to be a road flare that had been taped to a foot-long propane cannister
Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, other area FD leaders seeking reimbursement from chemical company following the massive June 14 industrial blaze
The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
An action plan for first responders outlines the appropriate training and skill levels needed to operate portable gas meters
Willimantic Fire Department members responded to a fire involving “a one-pot methamphetamine lab,” officials said Monday
Louisiana-based U.S. Fire Pumps dug a trench around the facility and installed absorbent booms along the river to prevent residual material from escaping into the village’s source of drinking water
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
According to the alert, the Rockton area fire has been rated as severe, posing a significant threat to life or property
Know the common sources and symptoms, immediate treatment options, and how to prevent CO poisoning
Firefighters were investigating a Level 3 hazmat incident after the resident said they were delivered a package containing the chemical
Witnesses in the area reported hearing several explosions at the Manor Chemical Plant in Affton
The explosion set off a series of blasts that rocked the residential neighborhood of Ontario
About 150 firefighters conducted an extensive search to ensure the safety of residents after the blast
Toxicologist Jerry Snow, MD, joins our hosts to discuss the common symptoms and what leads to misdiagnosis in carbon monoxide poisoning
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
A hazmat team had to be called in to clean up gasoline poured on the ground
A federal report stated that fire prevention measures around the Los Alamos National Laboratory have not been consistent
First responders attended to victims in an impromptu triage area outside the Ontario plant
Investigators believe there were no smoke detectors in the home at the time of the fire, according to the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s Office
The Gary Fire Department expects to benefit 100 to 150 households using funds awarded by the Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Hall County officials said firefighters found a large number of employees gathered outside the poultry plant with several experiencing medical emergencies
FD: Two workers who were trapped on dangling scaffolding were rescued through a window
Milford firefighters were hampered by an “inoperable” fire hydrant during the blaze that damaged four tractor-trailers
Central City Fire Department Lt. Cody Allen and Firefighter Shelby Allen were found dead at their residence on Friday morning
Seven collapses occurred inside the building while firefighters battled the blaze, ultimately causing the entire roof to collapse
