A new way to commit suicide

1. A new way to commit suicide Mixing two chemicals bought over the counter. Bonide, a sulfur spray used as an insecticide for fruit trees and hydrochloric (muriatic) acid. Once mixed, the chemicals produce heat and a flammable , noxious gas that causes the subject to pass out and the heart to stop within minutes.

2. A new way to commit suicide 23 Year Old Man Commits Suicide with Chemicals inside 2003 VW Bug The VW Bug parked in a California parking lot. Note the attached letter on the drivers side window. Thankfully this note alerted the fire department before they entered the car.

3. A new way to commit suicide Fire Department members in full PPE inspecting and photographing the incident prior to the Hazmat teams arrival.

4. A new way to commit suicide The Hazmat team opened the car after the area had been evacuated.

5. A new way to commit suicide How should you respond or recognize this type of incident? • Survey the scene • Does the scene look routine? • Do you see anything unusual? (A note on the window, containers inside the vehicle, taped windows or vents). • Is the scene safe? • Establish a Hot Zone. • Wear the appropriate PPE. • Develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) • Call for additional resources. (Hazmat team, Police department, etc.)

6. A new way to commit suicide • This type of scenario is also a crime scene and must be treated as such. Be aware of this new way to commit suicide and don’t become a victim. Use common sense and “Survey the scene” • Expect the Unexpected • Good luck and be Safe • Presentation by: TRK