Don Peil

Saturday November 16th
Hazmat For Today's Responders

In this interactive class, we will discuss how to use a variety of resources to help first responders understand the hazards associated with hazardous materials; including the Emergency Response Guide Book, the NIOSH Pocket Guide, CAMEO software package and a chemical matrix, designed to quickly determine how a chemical would affect first responders. We will review street chemistry terms that are helpful for responders to know and we will also discuss some of the latest hazmat concerns that can harm responders while on calls.

Donald Peil is a retired shift Lieutenant and NREMT-P from the West Bend Fire Department. While at the West Bend Fire Department Don has filled the roles of Acting Battalion Chief, Training Captain, and he maintained the Washington County Regional Hazmat Trailer. He is a certified fire and EMS instructor for the Wisconsin State Technical College System and a hazmat instructor for Emergency Response Specialists. Don holds many certifications including Hazmat Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Confined Space Technician, and many dive certifications.