A fire suppressant foam linked to the shutdown of two drinking water wells at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base injured a firefighter during a training incident and the Defense Department has launched an investigation to determine how widespread the problem is across the … [Read more...]
Emergency workers responding to a suicide attempt in Palmer Township complained of fumes burning their eyes Sunday, which prompted a hazardous materials response, according to the township fire commissioner.Fire Commissioner Stephen Gallagher said the emergency workers arrived at … [Read more...]
CLOSE CALL POP BOTTLE BOMB AT SCHOOL
We were called for an exploded bomb in one wing of the campus. While we were there waiting for the results of the spectro to come back (turned out to be an muriatic acid bomb), another one detonated in the school’s common’s area. It’s an eerie feeling, especially right on the … [Read more...]
EXTREMELY CLOSE CALL AT GAS LEAK – TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED
On Saturday 5/12/2012 at approximately 10:00am my Department was dispatched to a reported gas leak. While en-route we were advised that the source of the leak was outside the structure. Upon arrival we staged our engine three houses away form the structure in our direction of … [Read more...]
EXTREMELY CLOSE CALL AT GAS LEAK – TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED
On Saturday 5/12/2012 at approximately 10:00am my Department was dispatched to a reported gas leak. While en-route we were advised that the source of the leak was outside the structure. Upon arrival we staged our engine three houses away form the structure in our direction of … [Read more...]
Phoenix Units responded to a Fall Injury incident at a McDonalds. Upon arrival units found a responsive female at the top of stairs leading to a basement storage area. During the patient assessment, the patient stated that she went to the basement, became light-headed and fell. … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Sulfide Suicide Close Call
On 2/20/2010, firefighters from the Clarksville, Indiana Fire Department responded on a reported unconscious/unresponsive victim at a local motel. This turned out to be a suicide by Hydrogen Sulfide. The hydrogen sulfide was created by the combination of common household cleaning … [Read more...]
Hydrogen Sulfide Suicide Close Call
On 2/20/2010, firefighters from the Clarksville, Indiana Fire Department responded on a reported unconscious/unresponsive victim at a local motel. This turned out to be a suicide by Hydrogen Sulfide. The hydrogen sulfide was created by the combination of common household cleaning … [Read more...]
Synthetic Natural Gas Explosion Close Call
Honolulu fire fighters close call with a communication room explosion On August 12, 2009, at 2217 hours, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) units responded to an “odor of gas” in downtown Honolulu. Fire officials on scene contacted the local gas company requesting their … [Read more...]
Synthetic Natural Gas Explosion Close Call
Honolulu fire fighters close call with a communication room explosion On August 12, 2009, at 2217 hours, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) units responded to an “odor of gas” in downtown Honolulu. Fire officials on scene contacted the local gas company requesting their assistance in … [Read more...]