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On arrival, Tufts Police, and Peter Nowak from Tufts Enviromental Health and Safety were on the scene. They reported a strong noxious odor in the Chem Lab at Anderson Hall. Electical power was out at Tufts Campus due to a transformer fire earlier in the day.The ventilation hoods in the labs were unable to vent gases due to the power failure.Dr. Andrew Ramsvung who identified the chenicals creating the problem were, Tri ChloroEthylene in solution with N-Butanol. D/C Cunniff (IC) called for a level one HazMat response.Engines Five, One and Ladder One responded to the scene. Medford Police Somerville Police, and Tufts Police closed the roads around Anderson Hall. A-1 and A-2 staged at the scene. On arrival at the scene, the HazMat team and all members discussed the best option for the abatement of the hazard. The decision was made that the Techs would make entry to the Lab. and transfer the material to a sealable container, then followed up by ventilation with the P.P.V. fan. Ladder one crew backed. up the HazMat team with a 1-3/4" line from Engine Five. The Techs made entrance into the Lab. where they transfered the chemical to a clean sealable container. They then opened a window in the Lab. for ventilation. Engine Five streached a line to the front of the building where they assisted in decontamination efforts.Engine One laid a feeder line into Engine Five from a hydrant in the event water was needed.Ladder One utilized the P.P.V. fan to totally ventilate the building.The HazMat team made entry one more time for a test sample of the air quality. The readings on the test showed no hazards in the building. The building was declared safe, and all companies made up.HazMat responded with TOMS unit and Techs, Richard Swartz, Mike Morrisey, Bill Vecchio, and Lee Pasqualucci.
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