Chemical Spill Guided Tour: Part 2

More than 20 chemical accidents are reported each day in the U.S, according to data collected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Responding to these accidents is a dangerous but essential job. In the U.S., this job is usually handled by firefighters from local fire departments.

Here, a hazardous materials responder undergoes decontamination after responding to a hazardous chemical accident. Behind him is a hazmat vehicle, stocked with the supplies, protective gear, and equipment the response team needs to work with hazardous materials.