Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
A University of Maryland probe reveals 130,000 hazardous-cargo cars rolled past 2.5M residents in six months, yet most local fire departments lack the teams, gear and data to handle a derailment
A driver struck gas lines at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, leading to an explosion as Wilmington firefighters searched for occupants
Seven people remain missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto triggered a massive blaze that spread across 80 acres
Investigators believe Phillip Dankins shot into an apartment and damaged a gas line, causing the blast
The Farmington, Maine, firefighters and Capt. Michael Bell’s estate had filed a lawsuit against two companies linked to the 2019 LEAP building explosion
The first responders experienced tingling hands and blurred vision following the incident
The Indianapolis Fire Department responded to the scene and described the “perfect starch to air ratio” that caused blast
At least seven people were injured, including four firefighters, after a natural gas explosion at an apartment complex
LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas leads a panel discussion about this defining moment for the department
The week-long NFPA-sponsored event will take place Oct. 3-9, focusing on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
“This team has faced a range of disasters and is now prepared to help people who are threatened by Hurricane Ida,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani
Morton County Firefighter Joshua Schwindt was searching for victims of a rollover crash when he made contact with a damaged power line
Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch said crews will let the rest of the building and its contents burn out overnight
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
