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Houston Fire Dept. responds to Ted Cruz HQ for substance in letter

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The fire department hazmat team was sent to the campaign headquarters for a white substance in a letter that turned out to be nontoxic.

How good are firefighter SCBAs at keeping chemicals out?

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SCBA's ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they'll be tested to find out just how good they are.

4 hospitalized from carbon monoxide at candy factory

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The cause of the leak has not been determined, but firefighters suspect malfunctioning equipment

Flint to use devices on fire hydrants to boost water quality

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The device will be installed on some hydrants and will periodically release water to help flush the city's water system.

European fire departments test drone response

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The departments are using the drones for hazmat incidents, multi-vehicle crashes and water and remote-area rescues.

DOT releases new Emergency Response Guidebook

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The 2016 ERG provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat transportation incidents during the critical first 30 minutes

D.C. Fire Dept. in hazmat response to train derailment

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One of about 10 rail cars that derailed was leaking sodium hydroxide, also known as corrosive lye.

Hazardous materials released in Houston warehouse fire

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Officials believe pesticides were released into the air, forcing nearby schools to evacuate

Firefighting lessons from massive explosions

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Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, and when it comes to ammonium nitrate, forgetting is not an option.

What the mattress industry's explosive growth means to fire chiefs

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Mattresses are big business with stores popping up overnight; here's a look at the risk they present firefighters.

Buying firefighter SCBA for a CBRN world

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Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here's a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase.

5 firefighters injured while battling cement plant blaze

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Officials said the crew may have inhaled hazardous gases while fighting the fire

EPA: Firefighting chemicals render water on Air Force base undrinkable

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Infants and women who are pregnant or are nursing should not drink the water; is safe for other adults.

Officials: Firefighting foam contributed to elevated levels of PFOA measured near landfill

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Foam used to fight fires on the site in the 1980s may have caused increased PFOA levels

Firefighters knock down oil fire after train derailment

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Four of the 16 derailed tank cars burned until firefighters brought the fire under control; hazmat crews are trying to contain the spilled oil and runoff. (Silas Bleakley via AP)

Fire Chief: Oil train fire could have been much worse

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Four of the 16 derailed tank cars burned; track failure likely cause. (Silas Bleakley via AP)

Wash. firefighters to Gov.: halt oil-train transport

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Washington state firefighters unions want a moratorium on oil transport by rail until an investigation into last week's fiery derailment is done.

Wash. agency cites wildland fire risk to halt oil train plans

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The Washington DNR is arguing against a proposed oil-train depot on the grounds that it will boost fire risk to a level state firefighters cannot handle.

Calif. firefighters deal with 30K-gallon oil spill

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One witness said the ruptured pipeline spewed crude oil like a fire hydrant; the crude flowed a quarter mile before firefighters could contain it.

6 NJ firefighters exposed to chemicals, hospitalized

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The firefighters were investigating smoke at a warehouse fire when they were hit with a chemical haze pouring out of the building.
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