Potsdam (St. Lawrence) - Haz-Mat Incident 5-12-2011

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Date: 5-12-2011

Time: 12:00 - 15:00

Location: Clarkson College - Camp Building

Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch; Channel 2

Units Operating: Potsdam FD; Potsdam Rescue; Potsdam PD; Parishville Rescue; West Stockholm (Stand-by in own HQ); SLC Car 7

Weather Conditions: Warm, clear, dry, sunny

Description Of Incident: Students working in a lab spilt 2 liters of Styrene (monomer). Styrene then spread with water across the room. Potsdam FD crews contained/absorbed the spill and help with removal of items from the building. One patient was transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital for exposure to the chemical.

Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue (O/S)

Edited May 15, 2011 by PFDRes47cue