Last Hazmat Removed from Site of September Plant Fire
More than 1,300 drums remained after Lubrizol fire in Rouen, France.
More than 1,300 drums remained after Lubrizol fire in Rouen, France.
The worker's loose clothing was snagged by operating equipment.
North American Rescue's tracheostomy kit with bougie introducer gives EMTs a convenient device with a pre-inserted bougie that allows the user to introduce the tube into the trachea. The tube indicates the correct placement prior to insertion.
The chemical plant spilled nearly 250 gallons of acrolein.
The vat reportedly contained liquid chromic acid.
Emergency response closes local intersection nearly half a day.
The RA5321 and RA5331 are single plunger rams, while the RA5322 and RA5332 offer a plunger on either side of the tool.
Reports that breakdowns aboard two Port of Houston fire boats contributed to the intensification of the 64-hour Intercontinental Terminals fire in March are incorrect, said Port of Houston Fire Chief William Buck.
As a chemical system, firefighting foam consists of three basic parts.
For hazmat training to be absorbed into the brain as both information and hands-on skills it has to be interesting and fun. How do you achieve that?
From the time that some long forgotten firefighter discovered that a hollowed out log fitted with a piston and a restriction at the end could be used to direct a stream of water onto the heart of a fire, firefighters have been involved in the evolution of emergency response tools and equipment.
Amid the chaos and excitement of any rescue operation, there are often important aspects of incident that can be overlooked. Sometimes, the sequencing of tasks becomes disjointed.
In a collapse or extrication, we should always think of the six-sided approach.
I want to share some thoughts about how we could perform better as emergency responders. A 40-year career has given me plenty of experience in all aspects of this business, good and disastrous. Let’s start with equipment purchases.
Large platforms do have maneuverability issues, and do take time to set up. This has to be compared with the time, pumps, hose, foam, and staffing needed to develop a 5,000 gpm stream.
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