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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Written by Staff Writer April 12, 2021April 16, 2021

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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

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20-years since gas explosions, reflections on a scary time in Hutchinson

Originally published by SALINA POST HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rex Buchanan, retired from the Kansas Geological Survey noted that several things all came together to allow for the gas explosions in […]

Written by Staff Writer March 24, 2021March 26, 2021

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Two hazardous material scenes near Creighton

Originally published by NEWS ON YOUR SIDE The Omaha Fire Department was working two hazardous material scenes Thursday night near the Creighton Campus. Few details were available immediately. The first […]

Written by Staff Writer March 24, 2021March 26, 2021

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Large gas leak, ‘strong odor’ causes evacuation at Katy shopping center

Originally published by KHOU*11 Some businesses have been allowed to reopen, but nearby residents have been kept away from their homes as repairs are made. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — […]

Written by Staff Writer March 23, 2021March 26, 2021

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Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Carbon monoxide detectors sound alarms

Originally published by THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW The week of Jan. 4-10 was a fairly quiet one for crews with the Spokane Valley Fire Department, but there was one constant. Each week, […]

Written by Staff Writer March 23, 2021March 26, 2021

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Del Rio Sector Agents Rescue Four From Confined Space Smuggling Attempt

Originally published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Eagle Pass South Station successfully ended a dangerous smuggling […]

Written by Staff Writer March 14, 2021March 19, 2021

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