While responding, units were advised of an active leak with at least one patient. The leak happened when an employee was changing the cylinders and the valve, which was not on properly, was turned on. The Penn State Haz-Mat Team (Co. 20) arrived on scene, donned their protective equipment, entered the hot zone and terminated the leak by closing all valves on the chlorine cylinders. When the entry team exited a light decontamination was conducted. The incident was placed under control at 14:23 hrs. The haz-mat team remained on scene to monitor the levels within the affected room.

 

Three people were affected by the chlorine and transported to the Mount Nittany Medical center.

Chief 500 (S. Clouser) had the command.

Responding units included Engines 512, 514, and 310, Truck 217, Rescue 518, Haz-Mat 2029, Utility 522, Fire Police 536, EMA 8000, Penn State EMS and Centre LifeLink EMS.