Response Technologies

"The 11th annual Hazardous Materials Competition is just a month away. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for the live streamed event on Tuesday, January 14th at 8:30 AM EST over on our youtube page. https://www.youtube.com//streams

If you would like to participate in the competition, registration is still open from now through January 3rd, 2025. Find rules, registration details, and more at https://www.flhazmatsymposium.org/competition

The InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability has released its "Fire and Emergency Services Multi-gas Detector Evaluation Guidance Document" that advocates for a more thorough evaluation of these devices prior to purchase. The due diligence of the recommended process involves a close evaluation of both the capabilities of the instrument and, more importantly, the strengths and weaknesses of each installed sensor. The document can be downloaded at: https://interagencyboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IABPUB-2024-01-Fire-and-Emergency-Services-MultiGas-Detector-Guidance.pdf.

The National Fire Academy announces the release of a new, on-line, self-study course Introduction to Energy Systems (ESS) (course code Q0757). Many of the modern devices that we use daily rely on some type of electrical source to power their operation. Many device manufacturers are using batteries to allow mobility and function without connection to the electrical power grid. In this course, you will learn to recognize energy storage system (ESS) concepts and principles so you can analyze the hazards involved with ESS incidents.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Define an energy storage system (ESS)
Recognize hazards associated with ESS
Associate chemical ESS hazards with Lithium-Ion-Battery Energy Storage Systems (LiBESS)
Associate thermal ESS hazards with LiBESS
Identify response consideration during LiBESS incidents
Identify the post-incident operations following an ESS response

Apply on-line now!

apps.usfa.fema.gov