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Title: Methamphetamine Labs and Chemical Emergency Response


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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