The kit was hard to hold through the three layers of gloves Strom wore as protection against contamination. He tried breathing in through his nose and out through his mouth to calm himself and slow his breathing. The tank on his back held an hour of oxygen. Communicating by signals, since they could not hear clearly through the hoods, the two set up a seal around the leak. You actually go out there and put on the suit and attach the kit and learn how to decontaminate people.
Training is critical if they are to react well and safely in an emergency.
Roadworkers, landfill operators and others may discover spills or leaks. Even in states where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not cover public employees, the Environmental Protection Agency enforces an identical regulation. The people were real knowledgeable. I applaud the whole team of trainers. This might save my life, or somebody else s.