Training Industrial Fire Familiarization: Benzene Industrial Fire Familiarization: Benzene Benzene exists heavily in our modern oil refining, as well as chemical refining processes. The chemical itself is naturally found in crude oil, and is also produced in certain processes in the gasoline refining process. As responders we have a double threat to worry about, it’s health effects, and flammability. […] Written by Ryan Henry January 14, 2017January 14, 2017
Hazmatters HAZMATTERS: Arlington County Fire Department HMN- We asked and Arlington County answered in today’s HAZMATTERS Department Name: Arlington County Fire Department State: Virginia County: Arlington Population Served: 225,000 We asked Staffed Unit or On Call? Single pull. Hazmat Team is comprised of 2 Engines, a Heavy Rescue, a Medic Unit and Special Operations Chief. Hazmat Unit is staffed by 2 from […] Written by Ryan Henry January 13, 2017March 17, 2020
Training Industrial Fire Training Focus: Industrial Fire Training This week at HAZMATNation we are highlighting industrial fire brigades with a focus on Industrial Fire Training. Floating roof tanks, how much do you know about them? Brush up with our article below! Roof Tanks H2S is a common refining hazard.  Do you know the important  facts? Find more at: […] Written by Ryan Henry December 12, 2016December 12, 2016
Training Industrial Fire Familiarization: Pipe Fittings Industrial Fire Familiarization: Pipe Fittings As industrial fire professionals, it is important for us to understand our process we protect. Â One of the most common ways to transport materials in our plants and refineries, is through sometimes elaborate systems of piping. Â Pipe itself can be made of many different materials. Â Some of […] Written by Ryan Henry December 11, 2016December 11, 2016
Training Industrial Fire Familiarization: Spherical Tanks Spheres with hard piped deluge systems HMN-Spherical tanks are a staple in modern LPG storage. Their spherical shape makes them easy to spot, and for us, should make it easy to assume general hazards associated with the product inside. What’s inside? Spherical tanks are designed so because they generally hold pressurized gases kept in liquid […] Written by Ryan Henry November 22, 2016November 22, 2016
Tech Talk Training Tech Talk: Building a strong Special Operations Team HMN-Hazmat Nation has kicked off another “Tech Talk” segment sharing with hazmat teams and responders around the country. We are pooling our resources to answer all your questions and share your ideas. Building a strong Special Operations TeamBy Captain Todd PolandFort Myers Fire Department Have you ever wondered how to get a special operations team […] Written by Ryan Henry November 10, 2016December 23, 2021
Training Industrial Fire Familiarization: Furnace tube rupture Industrial Fire Familiarization: Furnace Tube Rupture HMN-On this installment of Industrial Fire Familiarization, we will be going over industrial furnace tube rupture, and first in priority. What’s going on inside? Furnaces are generally used to raise the temperature of a product for processing means. It is not uncommon for these temperatures to be well over […] Written by Ryan Henry November 8, 2016November 8, 2016
Training HAZMAT/EMS: Carbon Monoxide Emergencies HMN- So what do the last three letters of problems spell…? EMS. When was the last time you specifically trained on EMS response and treatment of patients exposed to hazardous materials? For the time being lets think past rapid decon of the patient and focus on the meat and potatoes of recognition and treatment of […] Written by Ryan Henry November 1, 2016March 17, 2020
Hazmatters Haz-Matters: The Louisiana State Police (LSP), Emergency Services Unit (ESU) HMN- Today’s Haz-Matters are the troopers of The Louisiana State Police (LSP), Emergency Services Unit (ESU). We want to know about you! You can have your team, truck, or techs featured on hazmatnation.com by submitting your pictures and hazmat biography to [email protected] The Louisiana State Police (LSP), Emergency Services Unit (ESU), is the primary agency in the […] Written by Ryan Henry October 28, 2016March 17, 2020
