Ryan Henry, Author at HazmatNation

Training

Shoot, Move, Communicate, Survive: HazMat Leadership

“Every soldier, regardless of rank, position, and MOS [Military Occupational Skill] must be able to shoot, move, communicate, and survive in order to contribute to the team and survive in combat. You should master these basic selected combat tasks as well as other tasks that your unit may deem necessary.” If you’re former military, the […]

Written by Ryan Henry September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

Hazmatters

Hazmatters: Detour Gold ERT

Today on Hazmatters we salute the ERT members of Detour Gold in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada. This team consists of 60 fixed facility responders, who focus on an industrial based site. The members are all crossed staffed to other apparatus, to effectively respond to any kind of incident that comes their way. Being a fixed facility […]

Written by Ryan Henry September 2, 2018September 2, 2018

Hazmatters

HAZMATTERS: Santo Fire and EMS

Today we are highlighting the responders from Santo, TX as our newest HAZMATTERS. This volunteer municipal team is located in the county of Palo Pinto, and serves a population of close to 12,000. Through the responders run area, lies 16 miles of I-20 which is a hazardous material cargo route for the southern US. This […]

Written by Ryan Henry July 8, 2018November 22, 2020

Training

When did HazMat become cool?

When did HazMat become cool? By District Chief Joshua Fowler “When did HazMat become cool?” This was the question that was asked by one of our current members. The background behind this inquiry is that up until recently in our organization, recruitment and retention for the HazMat team had been a longstanding issue. Many recognize […]

Written by Ryan Henry June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Hazmatters

HAZMATTERS: Paulding County EMA

Today on this edition of HAZMATTERS, we are highlighting the responders from Paulding County EMA, from Paulding, Ohio. The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency serves a population of around 19,000 with a mostly volunteer based team of 18. In their initial response area, the team has a potential response to 2 railroads, 2 major highways, […]

Written by Ryan Henry June 14, 2018November 22, 2020

Training

How would you handle a “Psychosomatic” incident?

HMN-Boston.com is reporting an event that maybe some of us have come in contact with before. You’re called to an incident with many patients, possibly sickened by an unknown source. You arrive to find no hazardous material, or clues present. What is your protocol? Level A and monitor? Approach with less caution? It all started […]

Written by Ryan Henry May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

Hazmatters

HAZMATTERS: Rural Metro Knoxville

HAZMATTERS: Rural Metro Knoxville On this installment of HAZMATTERS we are recognizing the responders serving Knoxville, Tennessee on Rural Metro Fire Department. This HAZMAT team is a round the clock staffed team with 36 members who are ready to go at a moments notice. Their combo roster serves multiple jurisdictions in the region around […]

Written by Ryan Henry March 7, 2018November 22, 2020

Hazmatters

HAZMATTERS: Verizon MERIT

Hazmatters: Verizon MERIT Today on HAZMATTERS we would like to recognize the responders on the Verizon MERIT. MERIT, or Major Emergency Response Incident Team, was established in 1993 under the telecom MCI, now the team is operated by Verizon. There are 32 volunteer members spread across the United States. Each member holding a different job […]

Written by Ryan Henry January 29, 2018April 13, 2022

Industrial Fire
Training

Industrial Fire Familiarization: The Highs and Lows of the pH World

Industrial Fire Familiarization: The Highs and Lows of the pH World While many different ingredients and chemicals are used in the processing industry, there are a certain few standout materials that seem to be a recurring danger. Whether it be 0, or a 14, the extremes of the pH world are shall not be underestimated […]

Written by Ryan Henry January 28, 2018April 1, 2020

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