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
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
General CSB Deploying to Fatal Incident at Paint Plant csb.gov - The CSB is deploying to the scene of a fatal explosion and fire in Columbus, Ohio. Written by Staff Writer April 9, 2021April 9, 2021