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A.J. Clemmons

Training needs to evovle

Started by A.J. Clemmons Aug 28

The article below illustrates why I have such a passion for fire service training. Quality and realism in training may someday save a life, a career or perhaps keep a firefighter out of jail. I bel... Read More »

David Bullard

New HAZMAT Curriculum 5 Replies

Started by David Bullard. Last reply by A.J. Clemmons Aug 28.

Is anyone developing new curriculum to reflect the new NFPA standards? Read More »

Todd McKee

Unique HazMat Emergencies 10 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Leslie Pederson Aug 22.

First let me thank everyone in the group for their participation, I feel we have all grown so much from each other. I would like to ask the following: What is the most Unique HazMat Emergency you ... Read More »

Todd McKee

Decon 1 Reply

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Shauna Baccus Aug 22.

What are your fire trucks equpited with for Decon? What are your HazMat Trucks Equipted with? Read More »

Todd McKee

Liquid Graphite 7 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Aug 15.

What do you know about Liquid Graphite (SP?)? Read More »

Todd McKee

HazMat Response YOU MAKE THE CALL 6 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Aug 10.

HazMat Response HazMat Risk Assessment is an important part of the emergency response to all firefighters and HazMat personnel. While responding to a working fire usually we know that we are going... Read More »

Todd McKee

Level "A" Dress Out 9 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by A.J. Clemmons Jul 25.

Hey group! What do you think about wearing street clothes instead of tyvex suits under your Level "A" protection. I am worried about the 3's degration, permeation, and pentration. Now there saying ... Read More »

Todd McKee

HazMat Recipe 6 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Marty Hamrick Jul 21.

What is the best Recipe for a HazMat Emergency? Read More »

Todd McKee

July HazMat News

Started by Todd McKee Jul 17

HazMatOhio.com NEWS www.hazmatohio.com (HazMat News Page) Hazardous Waste, Stubenville Ohio Knox County Sells HazMat Trailer East Toledo HazMat Video EMA Does HazMat Study Chemical Spill Shuts dow... Read More »

Todd McKee

Testing the Emergency Response System

Started by Todd McKee Jul 12

Terrorism and testing the emergency response system Teaching HazMat has given me the opportunity to speak to several fire departments all over. It also allows me to do research on terrorism and fi... Read More »

Todd McKee

How do you feel about this? 7 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Jetty Middelkoop Jul 11.

You must read this to understand. Please let me know what your thoughts are regarding this situation. (See the picture) Here is the link : http://mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/08/barrel would yo... Read More »

Tagged: http://mountvernonnews.com/...

Todd McKee

BioDiesel Labs 17 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Jul 11.

We are all well aware of the Meth Labs and I hope that we all have trained on what to look for when we respond to a known or unknown meth lab. We also are all well aware of the High Gas prices, wit... Read More »

Tagged: ohio, labs, meth, diesel, bio

Paul Lomski

Equipment List Minimums 5 Replies

Started by Paul Lomski. Last reply by A.J. Clemmons Jul 8.

What are some HazMat equipment minimum requirements, recommendations, suggestions and storage ideas? What should be placed on a rescue truck and engine, for smaller dept's? A neighboring dept. ha... Read More »

Todd McKee

Agree or Disagree 2 18 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Jul 2.

Do you wear Fire Gear under your LEvel A WHY or WHY NOT Read More »

Todd McKee

What HazMat Training Does Your Department Require? 1 Reply

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Jul 1.

I am wondering what HazMat Training does your department require? Awareness Operations Tech Specialist Comm two: Do you feel that your guys need more training for HazMat? Part 3 How many times a y... Read More »

Todd McKee

HazMat Team Foundation 2 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Jun 27.

What foundation do you need for a HazMat Team? (If you were starting from scratch) How many team members do you need on a Basic HazMat Scene? Read More »

Todd McKee

Dress Out Time 8 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Jun 27.

How long does it take your HazMat team to dress out in a LEVEL A suit? Read More »

Todd McKee

Unique HazMat Videos

Started by Todd McKee May 24

I am currently looking for a short video to use in a presentation regarding Unique HazMat scenes. Please forward anything you have to me. contact me through hazmatohio.com thanks todd Read More »

Todd McKee

Agree or disagree 2 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Apr 29.

Should you wear tyvek under level A suits Read More »

Todd McKee

Buddy System 6 Replies

Started by Todd McKee. Last reply by Todd McKee Apr 28.

29 CFR 1910.120 states that we must use the BUDDY SYSTEM when making entry. When I teach at Fire Departments I ask what exactly does that mean? Most Fire Departments reply with TWO IN TWO OUT. I th... Read More »

 
 

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