Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After GA Chemical Plant Fire
Authorities ended a shelter-in-place order for more than 90,000 people east of Atlanta following a weekend chemical plant fire.
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Hazardous materials calls encompass a range of emergencies, from chemical releases and spills to biological and radiological threats and CBRNE. Review training for hazmat awareness for firefighters and specialized hazmat teams.
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Evacuation Order Lifted for OH Town Where Chemical Leak Occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred have been allowed to return to their homes.
Judge Approves $600M Settlement for Residents Near Fiery OH Derailment
A federal judge approved a $600 million class-action settlement that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles of last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine.
Chemical Fire Burns at Frisco (TX) Pool Supply Business
Residents in Frisco were told to shelter in place Wednesday morning due to a chemical fire at a pool supply business.
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Hazmat Scare for CT Crews Responding to Commercial Fire
Firefighters responding to a Rocky Hill fire had a brief scare involving what were initially believed to be potentially hazardous materials.
Chemical Reaction Sends 16 to Hospital During TX Resort Opening
The grand opening of a Great Wolf Lodge resort in Texas was overshadowed by a dangerous chemical spill, according to officials.
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Hazmat: Firefighters Respond to Hydrogen Gas Leak at NY Fruit Processing Plant
Firefighters responded to a hydrogen gas leak Thursday at a fruit processing plant in Baldwinsville that sent one person to the hospital.
The InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability
Dave Donohue describes the workings of the InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability and how the group benefits first responders.
Fire-Dex’s New RescuePro Package: Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All Emergencies
Fire-Dex is excited to announce the launch of the RescuePro Package, a bundle designed to provide the right gear for non-structural calls.
More Than Two Dozen Hospitalized After VA Ammonia Leak
More than two dozen people were reportedly hospitalized after an ammonia leak in Virginia, according to reports.
Train Involved in Fatal IL Crash Was Carrying Hazmat
Three of four tank cars of a train involved in a fatal crash with a pickup truck on Saturday in Sauget were carrying hazardous materials.
OH PFAS Takeback Program Collects of Nearly 14,000 Gallons of Toxic Foam
An Ohio initiative to collect and destroy foam that contains harmful forever chemicals has gathered nearly 14,000 gallons of it from 117 fire departments.
Chlorine Gas Leak at NY Wastewater Plant Five Times Over Safe Levels, Firefighters Say
Chlorine gas built up Friday morning in the wastewater treatment facility in Oneida, Madison County.
The Atom and The Periodic Table
As a firefighter and emergency responder, understanding the basics of chemistry and how materials react can help you make tactical decisions.
