Industrial Firefighting
The Industrial Firefighting topic covers news, opinion and training information about providing fire and emergency medical services in all industrial settings, including airports.
Investigators also said it appeared about 3,200 pounds of hydrofluoric acid were released into the atmosphere during the explosion
Explosion happened Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant in the community north of Waco
Under pressure from the FAA, the Authority will stop cross training police as firefighters and have separate fire units
After three years on light duty, Capt. Robinson is now cleared for full firefighting duties
Poor water supply meant shuttling water 7 miles to the scene
There were only minor injuries reported; the cause of the explosion is under investigation
The 97-year-old building was a collapse hazard, forcing a defensive attack
The three injured were transported to the hospital; the reactors were shutdown
Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety
One firefighter was among the injured
A tugboat accident set off the pipeline fire that authorities will let burn until the fuel is consumed
China is among the world’s largest coal producers and has the worst mining safety record
The fire is burning in shallow water and will be allowed to burn itself out
It is unclear how the trailer with the fuel tank became unhitched
TSA wouldn’t confirm the details of the report
Three people were hurt critically
The small jet was diverted to an airport better prepared for such a landing; the plane landed without incident
The chemicals used in the factory contributed to the rapid fire growth and contaminated runoff water
Several of the 36 injured workers suffered severe burns
It has been three years since the Gulf oil rig explosion that killed 11 workers
While working, construction material fell on the worker, hurting and stranding him
The plant manufactures casts turbine airfoils for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbine industries
Fire chief says his new ARFF is the best in the country
The crashed plane burst into flames immediately
The worker was stuck on a catwalk about 50-feet high
The Russian coal industry has a poor safety recored as regulations are neglected
Lack of nearby hydrant made getting water more difficult
The company has missed several deadlines and faces a federal hearing in March
More than 300 firefighters from 102 departments battled the blaze for nearly 24 hours
During routine maneuvers the fire truck tipped, landing on its side
The fire has burned for more than 17 hours