Humpday Hangout: Unwanted Surprises
Guests Joe Berry and Mike Nasta join the regular panel to discuss firefighters who were killed by hazardous material or structural conditions they were not aware of.
Hazmat
Hazardous materials calls encompass a range of emergencies, from chemical releases and spills to biological and radiological threats and CBRNE. Review training for hazmat awareness for firefighters and specialized hazmat teams.
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Report Examines Trains Carrying Hazmat Passing Through SC
The proximity of railroad tracks to existing and new development raises questions about the potential for disastrous hazardous material spills, some say.
Firefighting Basics: Industrial Responses
Mark van der Feyst presents a refresher for what local fire departments ought to know before deploying to assist in incidents at industrial sites.
Five Dead in Fuel Depot Blast in Italy
The Monday blast caused the collapse of a building with offices, killing five people and injuring 14 others.
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One Dead in Spokane (WA) Tanker Fire
One person is dead after a tanker trailer filled with diesel fuel burst into flames Thursday morning when the driver lost control and the vehicle…
Decon: Not Taking the Bad Stuff with You
Decon practices mean firefighters need to take a simple, concerted approach to taking care of themselves and their gear, Webster Marshall writes.
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Explosion at General Motors Facility Damages MI Homes
Several homes were damaged in an explosion at the Milford Proving Grounds on General Motors Road.
New Details Emerge on GA Fire That Forced Thousands to Shelter
Federal authorities have released an update on the investigation into fires at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta that produced a toxic chemical cloud.
One Dead, Four Taken to Hospital After Unexplained Odor at Denver Home
One person died and four others were taken to a hospital after residents at a Denver home reported an unexplained odor and difficulty breathing.
Industrial Facility Response and Mutual-Aid Planning
Watch Now! What special hazards lurk behind the fence lines of your local industrial facility? Rick Haase will provide answers to these questions and more.
Firefighters Respond to Hazmat Incident at NH Manufacturing Plant
Keene firefighters removed a smoking drum of chemical waste from the Markem-Imaje Corp. plant on Keene’s southeast side.
Multiple Hazmat Calls Resolved During CO Ballot Counting Process
The Colorado Springs Fire Department hazmat unit was called twice to clear ballots mailed in for the 2024 general election.
Building Relationships to Improve Hazmat Readiness
Rick Edinger discusses the importance of being trained in hazmat prevention and response through Hazardous Materials Response Programs (HMRP).
Tactical Response to Compressed Natural Gas Emergencies
This article reviews strategic and tactical considerations and lessons learned from two responses to virtual CNG pipeline incidents in New York.
