Question: After salvage and overhaul are completed, do you conduct atmospheric monitoring before allowing property owners, fire investigators, and others to enter the structure? What gases do you monitor? What levels does your department consider permissible for entry without SCBA?
In a recent conversation with a group of firefighters, we were talking about how critical the calm behavior of the incident commander (IC) is to effective and safe fireground operations.
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Firefighter MICHAEL SMITH, Jr. of the Richmond (VA) Department of Fire and Emergency Services received the Commonwealth Public Safety Meritorious Service Medal from Governor Timothy M.
Chlorine is classified as a choking agent (or pulmonary agent). This class of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) incapacitates enemy combatants by attacking the respiratory system, causing the victims to cough violently, choke, and therefore become incapacitated.