Customers in the News: Portland Fire and Rescue Hazmat


A few weeks ago Portland Fire and Rescue HazMat Response Team responded to a rail car leaking Toluene, a colorless, water-insoluble liquid that smells like paint thinners and can be flammable. Some nearby buildings were evacuated, while others were told to shelter in place. Highway 30 was closed for several hours. When asked whether their Orion Nomad™ Portable Weather Station was deployed, Fire Lieutenant Bryan Profit replied, “Yes – Thanks for a great product.”

Portland F&R purchased weather stations in conjunction with Tualatin Valley F&R and Gresham F&R to outfit Hazmat response teams in the Portland metro area. Their weather stations include Weather Display consoles and WeatherMaster Software for integration with CAMEO/ALOHA.

Hazmat team positions include Resource Technical Specialist responsible to “Provide and interpret meteorological monitoring information,” as well as the Team leader who “Ensures that current weather data and future weather predictions are obtained.” 

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