Hazmat Team Utilizes Weather Station in Training Drill

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has equipped hazmat teams around the state with portable and vehicle-mount weather stations from Columbia Weather for over two decades.


These weather stations integrate with PEAC hazmat software to provide first responders with critical, real-time data to assess and mitigate the effects of toxic chemical leaks.


The Medford Fire Department Hazmat 08 team recently participated in the annual Linde Drill, a collaborative training event for hazmat response.
“This year's drill focused on an ammonia release,” the department stated in their recent post. “As ammonia is widely used across industries and farming, this training was valuable for all the participants who may encounter it in their work. Drills like this with industry and partner agencies are essential so that we are better prepared for incidents involving hazardous materials when they occur!”

Photos courtesy of Medford Fire Department

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