The conundrum of cross sensitivity!
Toby Bevelacqua Let’s first define cross sensitivity or sometimes called restrictive gases, or interference gases, either name suggests that when a gas other than the...
The Response
Rob Mercer Things never happen in a way we anticipate. This fact could very well be called job security for those in Public Safety, as...
Carbohydrillium Gas Cylinder Failure – First Due Report
Bob Coschignano & Ed Maerkl On September 26th, 2013, at approximately 1230 hrs. the City of Orlando Fire Department was dispatched to multiple reports of...
PPE, A False Sense of Security
Kevin Ryan I recently had a discussion with (2) experienced veterans of the Baltimore City FD about our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The members had...
HazMat Engines
Tony Perrone Entering the fire service demands a mastery of numerous disciplines. Whether you’re a fresh-faced probie emerging from training or a seasoned veteran counting...
Understanding Auto-Refrigeration
Michael S. Hildebrand, CSP What is Auto-Refrigeration? Auto-refrigeration can be experienced with liquefied compressed gases including Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), chlorine,...
Hazmat Academy
Derek Schaumann “Just because you’re certified, it doesn’t mean you’re qualified.” I heard this quote spoken by Ron Gore (Jacksonville Fire Rescue, retired, Safety Systems...
One Simple Thing
Kevin Ryan Hazmat incidents can often become complex and over-complicated. It is not uncommon to see paralysis by analysis taking place. Simple and efficient Incident...
Adsorption vs Absorption
Tyler Broughton Unconventional thinking for the fire service instructor This article is going to be a collection of my thoughts pertaining to building relationships as...
Leak and Spill Control on Intermodal Portable Tank Containers
Michal S. Hildebrand, CSP The recent collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland was caused by the container ship Dali losing control and colliding...