Ammonia chemical leaks pose an ever-increasing risk to farmers, factory workers, and businesses, according to Griffith firefighters.
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The region's life-savers assembled together in Griffith to learn about the dos and don'ts for handling fires caused by chemicals such as ammonia.
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Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Services, police, and ambulance officers came to the Griffith RFS station for a training session and a firey demonstration of the risks.
Yenda station commander Gavin Raccanello said it was a much-needed crash course, given the rising use of these chemicals in the region.
"In this area there are so many businesses that rely on ammonia, and it's a risk that we don't know too much about, so it's good to get that hands-on training" Mr Raccanello said.
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Kenji Sato is a handsome journalist at The Daily Advertiser who enjoys writing flattering bios about himself in the third person. He can be contacted by email at kenji.sato@dailyadvertiser.com.au or by mobile on 0448 927 612.
Kenji Sato is a handsome journalist at The Daily Advertiser who enjoys writing flattering bios about himself in the third person. He can be contacted by email at kenji.sato@dailyadvertiser.com.au or by mobile on 0448 927 612.
