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Is training really the solution for performance problems?

How Good is Good? Improving Emergency Operations Through Performance AnalysisDave Donohue The Fire Chief has approached you following a recent fire. She states that the crews took too long to deploy…Continue

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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsStyrene, Ethyl Benzene, Phenylethylene, Styrol, Vinyl BenzeneUN Number2055Chemical FormulaC6H5CH=CH2HazardsFlammable liquid and vapor, skin/eye/respiratory irritant, polymerizationPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsDry chemical, dry powder, or CO2 extinguisher.  Keep tanks cool if exposed to fire/heat.DecontaminationFlush skin/contact areas if exposed, soap and waterDetection and…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Styrene Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Butanol

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsButanol, Butanone, Butyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxybutane, n-Propyl Carbinol, 1-Butanol, sec-Butyl Alcohol, n-Butyl Alcohol, Butylene Hydrate, Methyl Ethyl CarbinolUN Number1120Chemical Formula(sec) CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3   or (n) CH3CH2CH2CH3OHHazardsFlammable liquid, irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tractPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsFoam, CO2, water spray, dry chemicalDecontaminationSoap and…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Butanol

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Butanol Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Hydrogen Peroxide

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsHydrogen Peroxide, Hydrogen Dioxide, Hydroperoxide, Peroxide, Oxydol, Casbamide PeroxideUN Number2984 (8-20% sol.) 2014 (20-60% sol.), 2015 (>50% sol)Chemical FormulaH2O2HazardsOxidizing, caustic liquidPPE ConsiderationsSFPC, Splash Protective Garment, or multi-threat ensemble with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsFoam, CO2, water spray.  Do not use dry chemical extinguisherDecontaminationSoap and waterDetection and…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Hydrogen Peroxide

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Hydrogen Peroxide Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Acetylene

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsAcetylene, Ethyne, Ethine, VinyleneUN Number1001Chemical FormulaC2H2HazardsExtremely flammable gas stored under pressurePPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsDo not extinguish unless the leak can be stopped.  Acetylene may burn inside the cylinder.  Keep containers cool if involved in fire and use TIC to assess fire status within cylinder.DecontaminationVentilationDetection and MonitoringColormetric,…See More
Mar 11
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Acetylene

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions:  Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Acetylene Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2- Isopropyl Alcohol

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsIsopropyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Carbinol, IPA, Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, sec-Propyl Alcohol, Rubbing AlcoholUN Number1219Chemical Formula(CH3)2CHOHHazardsFlammable liquid, eye irritant, CNSPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBA. Fire Fighting ConsiderationsCO2, dry chemical, ATC-AFFF DecontaminationSoap and water with adequate ventilationDetection and MonitoringColormetric, chemical reactivity assessment (i.e. HazCat), electrochemical…See More
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Fire Officer, EMT, paramedic, hazardous materials technician, fire instructor, public life safety educator
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 2

 

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Styrene, Ethyl Benzene, Phenylethylene,…
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 1

Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. 

The solution will be provided later this week.

The Chemical of the Week is…

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Posted on May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm

Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Calcium Carbide

Chemical of the Week – Part 2

 

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Calcium Carbide, Acetylenogen; Calcium…
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Calcium Carbide

Chemical of the Week – Part 1

Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. 

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The Chemical of the Week is Calcium…

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