FireRescue1 Hazards and Hazmat Articles

An immediately dangerous to life or health value is meant to protect first responders and other workers when they are exposed to toxic chemicals

Seemingly small and routine, the dumpster fire is as dangerous as a structure fire

A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home

The new requirement is angering union officials and baffling first responders who feel they're not trained to handle biohazard material in this manner

Establish warm, hot and cold zones; use PPE and distance to shield; and measure radiation throughout

Technical execution is only half the battle in how your hazmat incident management will be judged after the incident is mitigated

Crews from both the Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Surprise Fire Department were investigating after a bystander saw smoke when the explosion occurred

More firefighter near-miss reports are expected from these facilities with unique hazards to employees and firefighters

Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department

NFPA offers free online training to help responders keep pace with the surge in alternative energy technology

The fire extended into an adjoining lab, prompting officials to call in a hazmat decontamination unit in case anyone had been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals

A radiation expert breaks down what firefighters need to know about radiological threats in order to avoid unnecessary fears while on scene

Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents

Rail disasters are growing more frequent and more severe and can happen in just about any community

Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs

A mechanical failure caused an explosion that injured eight people and caused the partial collapse of a mostly empty dormitory building

The HELP Award is jointly offered with the National Volunteer Fire Council to support volunteer departments serving small populations

Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure

Boston EMS said the 11 firefighters and one resident were taken to area hospitals as a precaution

Firefighters Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart admitted to obtaining and taking pictures of the hazmat training exam

Latest Images