Feature Article General Important Releases Training How to Understand the Biological Weapons Threat: Part 3 By Kevin Ryan September 2001 presented a new threat that had to be learned from the ground up. Very little knowledge in the emergency response world focused on these types of threats. New techniques, equipment, methods and training had to be developed to respond to these “white powders,” We are seeing the same evolution with […] Written by Kevin Ryan December 8, 2022December 26, 2022
General Important Releases HazSim, Hazmat Nation Raise Money for Firefighter Cancer HazSim and Hazmat Nation hosted its 5th annual networking event at IAFC’s hazmat conference and raised money for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network More than 200 hazmat professionals attended the fifth annual Hazmat Nation networking event last week in Baltimore in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ hazmat conference. “This gathering has been […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
General Training Colo. Hazmat Instructor Talks Hazmat Training We were so impressed with Colorado’s Boulder County Hazmat Team when we featured them in Hazmatters this past summer, that we wanted a deeper dive into how they train. Instructor Neil Sheets obliged by pulling back the curtain for us to have a peek at how this young hazmat team tackles the demands of training […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 24, 2022March 24, 2022
General Roundtable: How to Buy Hazmat Suits As with any fire service purchase, when it comes to buying hazmat protective suits, you want the best suit for the money. And like other purchases, that involves more than going with the low-cost option or the option with the most bells and whistles. To help us better understand how to get the right suit […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 20, 2021October 22, 2021
General Simulation: Hidden Dangers and Hazmat Originally published by Fire Engineering This module focuses on the hidden dangers of a hazardous materials incident and the dynamics that affect a first-due company’s response. The aim of this is to provide the basics for you to expand your training arsenal to your district and your company’s target hazards. This is merely a springboard […] Written by Staff Writer July 6, 2021July 8, 2021
General Training Hazmat training: The smart and the strong. We talk about perseverance every time we face a struggle. It seems that it has become a daily topic of conversation during this trying time in our lives. With that being said, I pose the question, what does perseverance mean to you, and can you train perseverance? Many explanations of perseverance point to overcoming an […] Written by Ryan Henry June 29, 2021July 1, 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 June 28, 2021July 1, 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 Staff Writer June 22, 2021October 11, 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