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This page was last updated: April 2, 2010

Unknown powder incident at Saginaw Valley State University

Just a reminder of how things are different since 9-11, before that date the custodial staff would have likely thrown out the bag containing the powder.  Kochville Fire responded and requested the County Haz-Mat Team in November 2006

The "mystery" substance

Recovery!

Meijer "ammonia bomb" response.  pH paper provided a very unusual response to the material that was recovered. Material was later identified as an alkaline material, likely a pool chemical and was neutralized.

Meijer was the latest incident that the team responded to, dispatched for an "ammonia bomb" questioning by law enforcement revealed that it was not a bomb, just a container with a very smelly substance involved. 

Entry team of Schneider, Pojeski, Sommers and Hebl prepare while Ebelt observes.  Safety Officer is Rick Longoria from Saginaw City Fire, thanks for the help Rick!. 

Entry and back-up teams switch roles, entry team into decon and back-up team to the Haz-Mat ID detector from Bridgeport Fire. 

The Haz-Mat ID detector from Bridgeport Fire in use, the detector is able to transmit data to a remote location. 

The entry team after decon getting some medical checks.  Keith Hebl is wearing a cool vest which was a big help on a very hot day! 

SRT Training March 31, 2010