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“HOW HAVE WE CHANGED AS A NATION”

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Rockbridge County Emergency Management

Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and an open field in Shanksville, PA? Can you recall your thoughts when … Continue reading →

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New risk to first responders: chemical suicide

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Rockbridge County Emergency Management

First responders and HAZMAT teams are becoming aware of a new threat: chemical suicide. This new type of suicide is increasing in popularity as a result of instructions being posted on the Internet; the suicide is carried out by mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Rescue | Tagged chemical suicide, detergent suicide, First responders, HAZMAT, Henrico County Virginia, household cleaners, intended victim, methyl bromide fumes, toxic gas | Leave a comment

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