Trust Your Instincts
If it looks like a meth lab and smells like a meth lab, it probably is a meth lab. William Lindsey and Michael DeNicola If it looks like a meth lab and smells like a meth lab, it probably is a meth...
View ArticleIAFF Offers Congressional Testimony in Support of Hazmat Training
IAFF is also encouraging the House Subcommittee to add language to this year’s legislation to allow for direct training to hazmat technicians. read more
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Lights, Camera, Action
A Hollywood approach to hazmat training results in a world-class, state-of-the-art facility. Randy Alva A Hollywood approach to hazmat training results in a world-class, state-of-the-art facility....
View ArticleIll. Fire Chief Brings Together Hostage, Hazmat Training
Orland Fire Protection District Acting Chief Raymond Kay used his expertise in hazardous materials to teach an elite group that can mitigate combined hostage and chemical weapons threats. read more
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Only a Matter of Time
Fire departments need to be prepared for incidents that were beyond imagination a few decades ago. Fortunately, training resources are available that will help them know what to do — and how to do it...
View ArticleSometimes Oil and Fire Do Mix
The Shell Oil Co. recently partnered with the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute at the University of Kansas–Continuing Education’s Fire Training School to train 50 volunteer firefighters...
View ArticleIAFC Introduces Hazmat Electronic Learning Community
The International Association of Fire Chiefs recently launched the Electronic Learning Community (ELC), a free hazmat training tool. read more
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Illinois' Fire-Training Center Grows with the TImes
Brian R. Brauer How do you train nearly 60,000 firefighters in one year? You give them almost everything they need in one facility. read more
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Mesa opts for HazSim to enhance hazmat training realism
The Mesa (Ariz.) Fire/Medical Department recently leased the HazSim hazmat-detection simulation services for its year-end drills with Phoenix Regional hazmat teams. During the drills in Mesa, HazSim...
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How to use to ERG app
By Darius Kirkwood -- Picture this: You finally have your copy of the new Emergency Response Guidebook and downloaded the app. One day you get a call about a truck carrying hazmat that overturned a...
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Take a closer look at the ERG app
PHMSA The free, mobile-app version of the Emergency Response Guidebook 2012 (ERG) helps first responders deal with hazmat situations during the critical first 30 minutes after an accident. read more
View ArticleDOT announces $4.7 million in hazmat grants
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced grants totaling $4.7 million for first responder training to improve the nation’s ability to manage hazardous materials transportation incidents....
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