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Chief Depp reviews hazmat responses, training and recruitment for Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue
Summary
Chief Depp told the committee that recent extrication and hazmat responses — including an interstate crash that closed the highway — were handled by crews trained in live scenarios; he named Captain Eric O'Neil as hazmat team leader and reported 37 on the active roster with five vacancies and 70 applicants received.
Chief Depp presented a quarterly update on Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue, highlighting recent hazmat responses, training and recruitment.
In his opening remarks, Chief Depp said the department used a recent "emerging leaders" training day at the Alabama Fire College to rehearse extrication and live‑fire scenarios. He told the committee that the same techniques and equipment used in training helped crews in a recent highway rescue where a car went beneath an 18‑wheeler and a driver was trapped and later transported to the hospital.
Why this matters: The chief said preparedness and equipment investments directly affect…
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