Training Hands-on HazMat Drills – Stop the leak! A Hazardous Materials Response team may be faced with many challenges. One of those challenges is stopping a dangerous chemical leak when no other options are available. The HazMat team going downrange in the hot zone to ‘stop that leak’ may face physically demanding and challenging manipulative tasks while also wearing hot, humid, and cumbersome […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 5, 2021May 6, 2021
Training Begin With The End In Mind Part 2: D.E.C.I.D.E. Beginning with the end in mind is nothing new, nor is it an original idea. The information shared with me falls along similar lines; only this time, the event is viewed as a motion picture. Because everyone learns differently, and while I may share an analogy or idea in certain terms, it may not hit the mark with everyone. Whereas if someone else can share the same thought or idea differently, it may be better understood. Written by Josh Fowler May 4, 2021May 6, 2021
General A guide to the four levels of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) response Originally published on HazmatMag Hazardous materials that are mishandled, incorrectly transported or used with malicious intent, can pose a substantial risk to human health and the environment. How effectively hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents are managed and resolved hinges on the knowledge, training and skill of those charged with response. In this article we examine the […] Written by Kevin Cresswell May 3, 2021May 6, 2021
Training HazSim “making it real” HazSim Pro training system has been used to train across the U.S since 2011. Trainers in HazMat and Confined Space realized that ‘tapping the student on the shoulder’ was NOT effective training. This system uses NO hazardous materials and, although it may not look exactly like your front line meter, shows the important data which all […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 3, 2021May 6, 2021
General The History of HazMat The history of hazardous materials goes back as far as man can imagine chemicals being in existence. We have come a long way over the years and have had many major events, developments and breakthroughs in technology to get us where we are today. Written by Michael Shedd May 1, 2021May 6, 2021
General NTSB Offers Safety Recommendations After Dallas Girl Killed in 2018 Home Explosion Originally published by NBCDFW Federal regulators revealed new natural gas safety recommendations just shy of three years since a deadly home explosion in Dallas killed a child. On the morning of Feb. 23, 2018, a video recorded by 12-year-old Linda ‘Michelita’ Rogers showed her up and excitedly getting ready for a cheerleading competition when disaster […] Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021
General HFD responds to gas explosion at Houston Federation of Teachers building Originally published by abc13 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department is responding to a developing scene at the Houston Federation of Teacher’s building in southeast Houston. The building is located on the 2700 block of Sutherland Street. The president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, Zeph Capo, told ABC13 there was a gas […] Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021
General Road reopened after hazmat crews respond to ‘large’ gas line break in Aurora Originally published by FOX DENVER AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a natural gas line break in Aurora. According to Aurora Fire Rescue, the break occurred near the intersection of East 57th Avenue and North Dunkirk Street. The area is about 3 miles southwest of Denver International Airport. Residents in the immediate […] Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021
General EPA Publishes 2019 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis Originally published by EPA BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2019 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that EPA and companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution. The report shows that between 2018 and 2019 total releases of TRI chemicals decreased by 9 percent. For […] Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021
