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Incident Assessment - Did you know
that this stuff will kill you? |
Where: Riverside High School Auditorium
Date: February 6, 2010
Time: 9 AM - 5PM |
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Description:
Incidents involving hazardous materials may occur in house fires,
building fires, forest fires, transportation, or in fixed facilities.
Hazardous materials may be found in industrial locations, retail
establishments, swimming pools, hospitals, agricultural areas, and
homes. Illegal drug laboratories present a serious hazard to first
responders. Hazardous materials also are transported by every mode of
transportation. Transport trucks often carry hazardous materials and
are commonly involved in accidents. When emergency personnel respond
to a hazards materials incident, they must be able to quickly assess
the nature of the incident and make decisions as to personal
protective equipment and personnel.
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