Montgomery County (PA) Has EVI Build Custom Hazmat Command Truck
Montgomery County wanted a rig that could carry all of its hazmat equipment and also have working space inside for a command area.
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New England’s First Electric Powered Fire Apparatus Placed Into Service
HazMat 1 is an electric vehicle (EV), built by Rosenbauer, on a 2023 International chassis.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: July 12, 2024
Check out this Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, hazmat division, Eagleville, PA, hazmat unit by EVI.
Greeley (CO) FD Puts SVI Walk-In Hazardous Materials Truck in Service
The Greeley FD has replaced a 1990s era commercial chassis and cab vehicle with a new walk-in hazardous materials response truck.
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Fire Station Highlights
Eight Firefighters Injured in Fire Truck Rollover on Southern CA Freeway
The firefighters had just finished a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport fire, which has charred thousands of acres of wildland.
New Firefighting Equipment Unveiled Ahead of Fire Season in WV
The new equipment was revealed at Twin Falls Resort State Park in conjunction with the Division of Forestry’s bi-annual Fire School.
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Why Is Hazmat Response Different?
The establishment of hazmat response teams is relatively new, having evolved out of some serious incidents in the past 40 years or so.
Large Foam Rigs Protect Industrial Facilities
Fighting fires in large industrial facilities like refineries requires massive amounts of water and usually large amounts of foam.
Charleston (SC) Fire Department Unveils Two New Apparatus: HAZMAT Truck and Pumper
The HAZMAT truck plays a crucial role in CFD's response capability and is known as the "Nasty Nine."
Campbell County (WY) Fire Department Gets Hazmat Truck from SVI
The Campbell County Fire Department has taken delivery of a front walk-in hazardous materials truck built by SVI Trucks.
Hazardous Materials Response vs. Structure Fire Response
For the most part, when circumstances require a response from local government and there are no clear-cut options, the fire department often is the default agency.
Hazmat Responses Answered with Large and Small Rigs and Trailers
Hazardous materials response depends on the region of the country, the fire departments located within that area, and the agency purchasing the rig.
Hazmat Response and Training
Thermal imagers can be extremely useful in hazmat incidents.
Frisco (TX) Receives $646k for Fire, Police Departments
Frisco Fire will purchase about $126,000 of hazmat equipment to replace discontinued equipment.