Dougherty Co. -- As the threat of war in the Persian Gulf grows, so does the worry over United States military men having to fight nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The Albany Marine Corps ...

The bone-chilling temperatures during the last week of February proved beneficial for one exercise during the chemical protective clothing training held in Hastings. Firefighters clad in blue ...

Firefighters in Queensland are exposed to hot, humid weather conditions that contribute to the overall workload encountered during emergency operations. Responding to certain hazardous material ...

The performance of CPC, in terms of chemical barrier protection, durability, and hazard scenario suitability factors, can be assessed at several levels: the material, seam, closure system, and ...

The suit is the difference between life and death. In the heart of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, healthcare workers are sealed head to foot in waterproof suits that have been tested against viral ...

The Defense Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has made a breakthrough in carbonaceous absorbents for used in devices to protection against nuclear, ...

The U.S. Air Force is testing a specialized uniform and other gear meant to protect airmen in case of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear, or CBRN, attacks. Members of the 88th Test and ...

Trusts are far better prepared to deal with patients injured in chemical incidents following national training but the design and distribution of chemical protective suits and shelters are still a ...

Lead U.S. infantry units donned chemical suits Wednesday after capturing a bridge just 40 miles southeast of Baghdad, while U.S. Marines were even closer to the Iraqi capital after destroying one ...

SALISBURY, England (Reuters) - Police wearing protective suits entered a hostel in the southern English city of Salisbury on Friday as counter-terrorism detectives stepped up their investigation into ...

Chemical spills vary from incidental to deadly. No matter the spill type, as a responder, you risk overexposure. When entering a hot zone, you must be protected against the actual or potential hazards ...