#hazmat maui

More than 320 Maui-residents have signed-up for free certification and training courses

To date, more than 320 Maui-residents have registered for the free program that will include certification classes in HAZWOPER, OSHA, CDL, and others. Orientation classes for the first 60 students begins today.

Beer Co. Worker on Maui Injured in Drum Explosion

A worker at Maui Brewing Co. was injured on Monday morning while cutting an open and empty 55 gallon drum.

Hazmat Incident Briefly Closes Hāna Highway

Firefighters arrived to find a 150 foot section on both lanes of Hāna Highway covered with round hockey puck type discs. It was believed to be solid chlorine tablets typically used in swimming pools.

Maui Firefighter Promoted to Hazardous Materials Specialist

The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety today announced the promotion of Greg Shinyama to the rank of Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Specialist.

Hazmat Container Secured, Identified as Hydrogen Peroxide

A hazardous material spill in Kula sent vapors into the air and forced the closure of a portion of road for nearly six-and-a-half hours on Tuesday before being contained at around 9 p.m. last night.

Hazmat Incident Forces Kula Hwy Closure, Area Residents Notified

Kamehameiki Rd in Kula is now OPEN. The road was closed since 2:45 p.m. due to a hazardous material incident. Full details will be posted when the information becomes available. Authorities have not yet said what substance was involved.

Corrosion Leads to Propane Leak at Kahekili Terrace

Several units at the Kahekili Terrace apartments on Piʻihana Road in Happy Valley were evacuated last night due to a propane leak, officials said.

Maui Hazmat Crews in Multi-Agency Disaster Exercise

Today’s disaster scenario included response to a mock chemical spill with three separate training areas set up at the Kahului Fire Station for teams being trained in incident command.

Noxious Odor at Maui Morgue Forces Evacuation

Two women were transported to the hospital in stable condition after complaints of a noxious odor at the County Morgue in Wailuku on Wednesday. A total of about 10 people were evacuated from the building when students reported feeling ill from odors within.

Firefighter Promoted to Hazmat Specialist

Under his new promotion, Herrick will work as a Hazardous Materials Specialist. His promotion takes effect on August 16, at which time he will be assigned to the C-Watch with Hazmat 10 out of the Kahului Fire Station.

Hazmat Crews Respond to Wailea Gas Leak

Emergency crews were called at 10:49 a.m., when a light odorless smoke filled the downstairs area of the building.