So, you want to be a HazMat Medic? PART 2
Armando S. Bevelacqua, We started this column with a general overview of what a hazmat medic is all about. We approached the question of, “What...
Revolutionizing the Way we Respond: Telepresence Response Across a Nation
Violet DeStefano & Benjamin Herskowitz This year marked a milestone in the realm of emergency response. Hazmat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue (Hazmat 2 EFR),...
The Only Way to Win
Kevin Ryan In the December edition, I wrote about making the wise investment in your members as a leader. The article ended by stating when...
Vapor Pressure – the Key to HazMat Response
Chris Hawley When training to become a Hazardous Materials Technician, there are a lot of terms one must learn. In addition to all the terms...
PFAS IC
Vicki Quint HazMat personnel need to be aware of your own state’s laws and regulations on PFAS. Individual states have taken the lead on PFAS...
Invest Wisely
Kevin Ryan MAKE A WISE INVESTMENT Leadership is one of the most discussed subjects in any field. It does not matter if it is business,...
The Essentials of Measurement for the Aspiring HazMat Technician
Bobby Salvesen Beyond the Beeping: The Craft of Meter Reading Imagine you are in the thick of an incident, a hazardous maze that only you...
So, you want to be a HazMat Medic? PART 1
Armando S. Bevelacqua So, what is a HazMat Medic? That is a loaded question. The simple answer is one who cares for those injured by...
What Is an LEPC and How Can It Help Me?
Michelle Cechowski, MS, CEM, FPEM A Local Emergency Planning Committee, or LEPC, is a group of professionals, made up of first responders and subject matter...
Know Your Limitations
Kevin Ryan Detection equipment training comes in many forms. The training can be formal in a conference session, or it may just be a technician...