Items tagged: hazardous materials training

Champaign Firefighters Participate in a Mock Chemical Spill

On Friday, August 15, 2025, Champaign firefighters participated in a hands-on drill simulating a chemical spill, conducted in partnership with the Norfolk Southern Safety Train. The exercise was designed to reinforce skills and knowledge gained earlier in the week through classroom instruction, a railcar walkthrough, and a locomotive tour. The mock scenario allowed firefighters to […]


Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Hazardous Materials Training

The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting hazardous materials training November 4th, 6th, and 8th, 2024, at Sholem Aquatic Center, 2205 Sangamon Dr., Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate a hazardous materials release and subsequent control of the release. There will be two daily sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. and […]