Training UASs Provided Hazardous Materials Drill View HMN-Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Special Operations Division and hazardous material teams working alongside Orlando-based 329th (CBRN) Company to drill. See the full story and drone video from iHLS news. A fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) consisting of aerial drones and miniature aerostats were used to provide live situational awareness at a joint exercise between Miami-Dade County […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 1, 2017March 17, 2020
Training Keeping prepared in PA with Somerset County HazMat Team The Somerset County Hazardous Materials Response Team 600 hosted the TEEX MGT-348 Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents at the Region 13/Hazmat Building on January 21st and 22nd, 2017. The class was comprised of 44 first responders representing 22 agencies. The two day course objectives were as follows: Explain how to apply the lessons […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 7, 2017February 7, 2017
Training CSB releases video for June 2013 Williams Olefins plant explosion HMN-The United States Chemical Safety Board has released findings on the 2013 Geismar, LA industrial accident at Williams Olefins. The incident fatally injured two workers. The CSB also released a full report in October: http://www.csb.gov/mobile/williams-olefins-plant-explosion-and-fire-/ Written by Ryan Henry January 27, 2017January 27, 2017
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
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