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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 - 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

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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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Chemical of the Week Part 1- Isopropyl Alcohol

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Isopropyl Alcohol 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 - Ammonium Nitrate

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsAmmonium Nitrate, Norway Saltpeter, Ammonium SaltUN Number2067, 2071Chemical FormulaNH4NO3HazardsOxidizerPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBA. May become unstable if exposed to heat or contaminated. Nitrile, rubber, vinyl, or PVC gloves,Fire Fighting ConsiderationsTreat as explosive if involved in fire. If extinguishment is attempted, use flooding amounts of water and control runoff. DecontaminationSoap and water with…See More

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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Ammonium Nitrate

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Ammonium Nitrate 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 - Picric Acid

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsPicric Acid, Phenol trinitrate, 2, 4, 6 trinitrophenol, Carbazotic AcidUN Number3364 (wetted > 10% water), 1344 (wetted > 30% water)Chemical Formula(NO2)3C6H2OHHazardsExplosivePPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBA. If involved in fire, treat as an explosive.Fire Fighting ConsiderationsTreat as explosive if involved in fire. If extinguishment is attempted, use flooding amounts of water. DecontaminationSoap and water with…See More

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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Picric Acid

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Picric Acid 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 - Propane

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsPropaneDimethyl methane, Propyl hydride. LP Gas, Liquified Petroleum GasUN Number1075, 1978Chemical FormulaCH3CH2CH3Primary HazardsFlammable gas, pressurized, oxygen displacing (simple asphyxiant)PPE ConsiderationsStructural Fire Protective Clothing with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsWater to cool container, dry chemical or CO2 to extinguish flamesDecontaminationVentilation for garment and equipmentDetection and…See More

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Chemical of the Week Part 1- Propane

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Propane 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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Lives in:: Maryland

Department:: Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12

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Years of public service:: 43

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Professional Qualifications:: Fire Officer, EMT, paramedic, hazardous materials technician, fire instructor, public life safety educator

Topics you provide training for:: management, ICS, hazardous materials, instructor trainer, CPR, first aid, firefighting, tactics

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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Phosphine

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Chemical Name and Pseudonyms	Phosphine, Trihydrogen Phosphide, Hydrogen…

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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Phosphine

Chemical of the Week – Part 1

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Posted on March 24, 2025 at 10:00am

Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Butyric Acid

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Chemical Name and Pseudonyms	Butyric Acid, Butanoic…

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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Butyric Acid

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