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.
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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.
Mercedes-Benz EQS Explosion Sends 23 to Hospital in South Korea
The electric vehicle caught fire while it was parked in an underground garage and released a toxic cloud into the building above.
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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Shelter-in-Place Order Issued at ND Derailment Site
A derailed train carrying hazardous materials sparked a fire in North Dakota. Officials briefly issued a shelter-in-place notice Sunday for area residents during cleanup.
Bug Bomb Goes Off at FL Supermarket; 20 Treated for Respiratory Issues
Palm Bay Fire Department officials responded after reports of a chemical smell inside a Florida Publix.
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.
Arson Not Suspected in CT Warehouse Fire That Emanated Toxic Chemicals
Police say arson is not suspected in a large Franklin warehouse fire that forced people to shelter indoors and injured two firefighters.
NTSB Begins Hearing on Causes of Last Year’s Fiery OH Freight Train Wreck
Residents of East Palestine will learn more about the fiery wreck of a Norfolk Southern freight train last year that derailed their lives.
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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal: What You Need to Know
This article discusses some options available to agencies when it comes to extinguishing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Hazmat: Patients Concerned About Radiation Exposure Head to WA Hospital
Their visit set off a chain of precautionary actions from state and local health agencies.