The WTF News is a simulated news organization that’s used to provide injects during scenarios in the HazMat Officer – Strategy and Tactics course.
Tactical Tip: Incident Management is often a “People Problem”. Read More »
For first responders the “unknown” can sometimes be the only “known” when responding to a chemical emergency.
Identification vs. Detection – Analysis Based on Concentration Read More »
Metal, plastic, or glass tubes used to extract THC from marijuana can appear to be an improvised explosive device (IED). Further complicating recognition, is the then may be referred to as a “blaster”. The extraction tube is used for “open blasting” where the tube is filled with marijuana and Butane is sprayed into the top of
Tactical Tip: Pipe Bomb or Extractor? Read More »
Durham, NH – A University of New Hampshire PhD student called 911 after thinking he may have been exposed to dimethyl mercury he made inside his home. He told responders mixing chemicals caused a flash-burn, creating smoke and toxic vapor. He another tenant may have also been exposed to the chemicals He was transported to the
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By Gary Sharp The Emergency Response Guidebook needs a new “red section” added to provide more detailed information on hazardous materials that can suffer some manner of an explosion or energetic reaction such as detonations, deflagrations, polymerizations, BLEVEs, heat-induced-tears, and other sudden energetic reactions. Numerous case studies have shown that explosions are a leading cause
It’s Time to Add a Red Section to the DOT ERG Read More »
The article discusses the importance of using air monitoring equipment with oxygen sensors during emergency response situations to ensure the safety of responders. It highlights that a small decrease in oxygen levels can represent a large displacement of air and result in high concentrations of unknown contaminants. The article then introduces the RedWave XplorIR technology,
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When operating at the scene of a Natural Gas leak from a damaged pipe, you can use CERES to model the thermal radiation (heat) if the leaking Natural Gas were to ignite. This will assist in safely positioning response resources and planning for which exposures to protect. https://www.vlahi.com #CERES #TechTip #methane
Tech Tip – Thermal Model at Natural Gas Leaks Read More »
You can use the camera on the Smartphone or tablet to read the part number and batch barcodes off the Drager tube package. The app brings up a photo of a unused and a “positive” tube for comparison. iOS App Here: https://apple.co/393CiOA #TechTip #Drager #dragertubes #AirMonitoring
Decontamination tactics should be based on the hazard. In many cases, Vent and Doff provides adequate contamination reduction for responders in PPE exposed to a gas/vapor hazard. Email info@hazard3.com if you’re interested in hosting a Decon for Risk-Based Response course or webinar. This course focuses on decon decision making, including selecting the decon tactics based
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It will come in handy when training or responding to old containers or abandoned drums , etc #Propane #TacticalTip
Tactical Tip: Consider carrying Bee/Wasp spray on your hazmat truck. Read More »