Reese said the large facility in Alabama is the only one of its kind in the country. The hazmat technician training prepares the recruits for a variety of scenarios, such as ruptured gas lines ...

The department's fire and EMS hazmat team completed a 50-hour hazmat technician course this weekend. The training course is held twice a year and is open to other departments around the area.

“One of the things I love the most about the fire service is the team aspect," said Cody Barton, a firefighter And hazmat technician. Archuleta said they respond to hazmat calls daily.

Blackline Safety grows fire and hazmat reach and launches its new EXO 8 Gamma monitor for gas and radiation detection. Blackline Safety Corporation reported a 175% increase in fire-hazmat ...