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Methamphetamine Labs and Chemical Emergency Response

Methamphetamine Labs and Chemical Emergency Response. Anchorage Fire Department Battalion Chief Wade Strahan. Dangerous to the Public and Firefighters. According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention 79 emergency responders were injured in 14 states between 1996 and 1999.

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Methamphetamine Labs and Chemical Emergency Response

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  1. Methamphetamine Labs and Chemical Emergency Response Anchorage Fire Department Battalion Chief Wade Strahan

  2. Dangerous to the Public and Firefighters • According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention 79 emergency responders were injured in 14 states between 1996 and 1999.

  3. AFD Meth Finds • Fire • Medical Emergency • “Funny smells” • Auto accidents • Dumped waste

  4. Lab Locations • Mini-storage • Motel rooms • Trailers • Motor Homes • Cars • Trucks

  5. Primary Fire Department Emergency Functions • Life Safety & Rescue • Mitigate Emergency Conditions • Fire • Medical • Chemical • Support Law Enforcement

  6. Lab Site HazardsRisks to Firefighters and Responders • Fire • Explosions • Booby Traps • Criminal Activities • Chemical Exposures

  7. AFD Chemical ID Equipment • Chemical ID is a basic hazmat team competency • Most newer equipment acquired through domestic preparedness grants for terrorism response.

  8. Hazcat Kit 10 –45 Minute Process

  9. Hazmat IDInfrared Spectroscopy 2-3 Minute Process

  10. Hazmat ID

  11. Ramam Technology Laser Spectroscopy 2-3 Minute Process Point and Shoot

  12. Common Chemicals • Flammable Liquids • Acids • Strong Bases • Pressurized Gasses

  13. Fire Department Response to Known Lab • Support Law Enforcement • Decontamination • Emergency Medical Assistance • Fire and Explosion Protection • Hazmat Team Assistance

  14. Decon Shelter Systems

  15. Conclusion • Firefighters may not be aware of a meth lab operation when responding to an incident • Meth labs can be equipped with “security devices” containing explosives • Firefighters can encounter dangerous criminals • A meth lab is always a hazardous materials incident

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