Hazardous Materials Incidents: Surviving the Initial Response

Hazardous Materials Incidents: Surviving the Initial Response
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First responders who arrive on scene of a hazardous materials incident may be assigned to an engine, ladder truck, rescue, or ambulance with very little sophisticated HAZMAT equipment. Despite these limitations, their actions during the initial response will often set the stage for the success or failure of the entire event. Â Many incidents start out as minor "routine" events that suddenly escalate when something goes terribly wrong. Perhaps first responders did not anticipate the involvement of hazardous materials in a response to a rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles, an EMS call at a residence for difficulty breathing, or a trash fire. That is until it was too late! Â First responders, despite their best intentions, can quickly become part of any hazardous materials problem. The results can be first responders who are killed or seriously injured, or those who suffer devastating illnesses years after exposure to a hazardous material.Â
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Even if you have hours of training on hazardous materials response, this book will provide every reader withâ€¦
â€¢ Practical advice based on the real-life experiences of first responders
â€¢ A one-stop source on topics such as atmospheric monitors and class B foam
â€¢ Steps to managing "routine" incidents to prevent them from becoming disasters
â€¢ Limitations of federal hazardous materials regulations you need to know
â€¢ Real-world examples of first responders who won (or lost) the battle with hazardous materials
Country USA
Brand Fire Engineering Books
Manufacturer Fire Engineering Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Model Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781593700713
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Fire Engineering Books
Manufacturer	Fire Engineering Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Model	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781593700713
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Hazardous Materials Incidents: Surviving the Initial Response

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