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A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer. Crisp County Investigators say 25-year-old James Aultman stole more than $10,000More >>
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:40:13 GMT
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend. It's free, but they will accept donations to fund the department's annual community picnic in June. Musical artists from around SouthMore >>
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:35:30 GMT
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Baconton Mayor AnnetteMore >>
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:28:35 GMT
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer. Operation Takeback is a summer-long program to catchMore >>
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:43:51 GMT
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line. One of the waterMore >>
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line.More >>
March 18, 2003
Albany --If there were a biological or chemical terrorist attack on Albany, one of the first responders would be the Albany Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Team.
The team's training has them confident they can handle any situation. Firefighter Roy Brown gears up in a Level A Encapsulated Suit.
It takes fellow firefighters a couple of minutes to help him suit up. He wears a one-hour air tank, the protective suit, rubber boots over the suit. Two pairs of rubber gloves on the inside of the suit, and then a heavier pair built into the suit. It is so hot inside that his face shield steams up quickly. Brown trains picking up a container with an unknown chemical, and clears it from the building. He has to move slowly and cautiously because the suit is so cumbersome.
Training to work in the Hazmat suit is vital. If there is a chemical spill or a terrorist attack, this truck with the Albany Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Team would be called.
Firefighters say homeland security status does not change their watch. Assistant Chief James Carswell says "We are consistent in our duties. We pride ourselves on being ready at any time."
All the Albany Firefighters are trained to use the Hazmat suits and equipment, and say they are ready in case of any emergency.
The Level A Hazmat suit would be used only once in a real chemical or biological emergency. Once contaminated, the suit is disposed of.
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