The HazMat Guys

In this episode, Bob and Mike explore Novichok, which has been in the news lately. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson delve into the complexi...

In this episode, Mike explores an oxidizer/fuel explosion with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. Take a listen! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salve...

It this episode, we discuss advanced fentanyl detection devices like the  MX908  with Dr. Mark Norman of 908 Devices. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bob...

In this episode, we finish our discussion of BHO (butane honey oil) and marijuana with our friend Todd Burton. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salv...

In this episode, we talk about marijuana concentrations and the growing process with our friend Todd Burton from the San Diego hazmat team. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts...

In this episode, Mike runs through a hotwash based on a listener-submitted sodium hydrosulfite incident. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson w...

In this episode, we review our past shows on fentanyl and dig a bit deeper into this timely and relevant topic. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Sal...

In this episode, Bob and Mike talk to hazmat specialist Gail Carter about the first and only nuclear radiation fatalities in the United States. He wrote an article on the subject called  Atomic Firefighters: Lessons from the SL-1 Accident for Today’s Responders , which we link to in the show notes. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the...

In this episode, Bob explores the different chemical reactions you may encounter and how they affect our response. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Bobby Salveson and M...

In this episode, we discuss solubility, miscibility, specific gravity, slurries, emulsions, and more! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson of The Hazmat Guys continue their dee...

In this episode, we continue our discussion of NFPA 1072 and expand on the skills required for operations-level staff. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco, the Hazmat Guys, di...

In part two of a two-part series, Mike talks to David Lesak, who’s on staff at the  National Fire Academy  in Emmitsburg, MD. Mike was there for the Chemistry for the Fire Responder event. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: I...

In this episode, Bob and Mike talk about the organic peroxides  functional group .   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike dive into the complex world of organic peroxides, discussing their unique properties, risks, and the challenges they pos...

In episode, we discuss the newly-minted NFPA 1072. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike dive into NFPA 1072, the standard for hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction emergency respons...

In this episode, we discuss the need for cost recovery and how to start your team in the right direction with John Scott, who retired from the Jacksonville, Florida fire department. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this...

In part one of a two-part series, Mike talks to David Lesak, who’s on staff at the  National Fire Academy  in Emmitsburg, MD. Mike was there for the Chemistry for the Fire Responder event. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: I...

In his second appearance on this show, Paul Rogers answers a listener question that was sent to us from Captain Rich Nudd. Paul discusses the gasses liberated and the firefighting aspects of dealing with this type of emergency. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the jo...

In this episode, Bob explores the  Chernobyl disaster  through an  article  from the Autumn 2011 edition of  CBRNe World . It was written by Steve Johnson and read with the permission of the  CBRNe News  staff. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the j...

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss alcohols, which are part of functional groups. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco delve into the chemistry of alcohol functional groups...

In part two of this two-part series, we continue to discuss how we’d respond to an actual scene in an apartment building. Bob now gives Mike the task of mitigating a scenario with limited response, and he works through it from start to finish. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t ju...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about what to do when approaching a chemical suicide scene inside an apartment building. Mike gives Bob a scenario with limited resources and has him work through it from start to finish. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get...

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss water-reactive substances and how they affect us as hazmat technicians. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive into the complex world...

In this episode, Bob reviews a case study done in Bhopal, India, after the chemical disaster that occurred there in 1984. Check it out for yourself  here ! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson t...

In this episode, Bob discusses wet chemistry and HazCat® with Todd Burton. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson, joined by special guest Todd Burton, dives deep into the world of HazCat systems....

In part two of this two-part series, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of propane tank scenarios. In this scenario, the tank is leaking, rather than on fire. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Sal...