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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021