The HazMat Guys

This episode features a chat with Ralph Supa from Cervitas, where we dive into what makes leadership in hazmat situations unique compared to leading on the fire ground. Ralph shares real-life stories about how mentoring evolves into leadership, along with a few other practical insights you’ll want to hear. Give it a listen! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobi...

A listener emailed us asking about the practice of washing up after a fire when using firefighting gear, and how that compares to using chemical protective clothing. We dig into the topic and see if this trend really lives up to the hype. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former...

We're catching up with our friend Pat from StasheD Training, who shares some fresh takes on batteries - this time, looking at the engineering side rather than just the chemistry. Website:  StacheD Training YouTube:  @stacheDTraining Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FD...

It might sound surprising, but we invited our friends Chris Pfaff from PHRT Training and Patrick Durham from Stached Training - experts in staff training - to talk about a possible new DOT category just for batteries. Website:  StacheD Training YouTube:  @stacheDTraining Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium...

During our recording of DOT class 9, we realized we missed talking about the dangerous placard. So, we bumped a few episodes and made sure to cover all the details about DOT class dangerous in this one. Tune in for the full scoop! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Haz...

In this special bonus episode, we chat with Gwyn Winfield and Zoe Rutherford from CBRNE magazine about new global threats. We're aiming to bring you these updates every few months, so tune in to stay informed and get a fresh perspective on what's going on around the world. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing wit...

This episode dives into the often-overlooked "miscellaneous" section of DOT transports. Even though it covers everything that doesn’t fit in the main categories, there’s a lot more to it than you might think. Join us as we break it all down together. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires...

This episode is all about corrosives - we chat about what they are, the different names they go by, and how to deal with them safely. We’re putting the spotlight on how to transport these substances, so if you’re curious about the ins and outs, you’re in the right place. And if you want more background, check out our earlier deep-dive episodes! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionF...

We caught up with some folks from 908 Devices to chat about their lineup of chemical identification tools and dive into what makes VipIR such a game-changer. This episode is definitely worth a listen! Check them out at https://info.908devices.com/chemidtoolbox or email them for more info at mailto:info@908devices.com HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're c...

In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which covers radioactives. Radioactives involve a lot of information. So dig in with us and enjoy. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created b...

In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which covers radioactives. Radioactives involve a lot of information. So dig in with us and enjoy. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created b...

This episode dives further into DOT 6, all about Poisons. Mike had to step out last minute because of our busy training schedule, so it’s just Bob flying solo this time. Tune in for some great insights! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advance...

We're diving into Class 6 - yep, the infamous poisons! But it turns out, not everything here is as toxic as you might think. Some are even biological. We stumbled across a few surprises ourselves. Tune in for this two-part look at DOT Class 6. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by fo...

We're diving into DOT class 5 today - a category that’s often mixed up and not always clear-cut. Join us as we break things down and clear up some of the confusion around this tricky classification. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advance...

We're diving into DOT class 5 today - a category that’s often mixed up and not always clear-cut. Join us as we break things down and clear up some of the confusion around this tricky classification. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advance...

Next up, we’re diving into solids—especially those flannel solids you always see with the blue diamond label. They might look tough, like something for firefighters, but they’re actually pretty risky and can even explode! Let’s break down the three types of DOT Class 4 solids. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with li...

Next up, we’re diving into solids—especially those flannel solids you always see with the blue diamond label. They might look tough, like something for firefighters, but they’re actually pretty risky and can even explode! Let’s break down the three types of DOT Class 4 solids. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with li...

We jumped back in with DOT Class 3 hazmat and covered a ton of ground - so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel,...

We jumped back in with DOT Class 3 hazmat and covered a ton of ground - so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel,...

We jumped back in with DOT Class 2 hazmat and covered a ton of ground—so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. We also explore when non-flammable is flammable. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutral...

We jumped back in with DOT Class 2 hazmat and covered a ton of ground—so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. Looks like this topic’s getting a part two! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize f...

This episode dives into a recent battery mishap that took place somewhere in the U.S. - we’re keeping the exact spot under wraps out of respect for everyone involved. Tune in for some insights, expert takes, and stick around as we circle back to DOT placards. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fire...

As we looked back through our episode list, we realized we haven’t really explored each placard class in detail—so we figured, why not start now? Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:   ObexionFR ObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen,...

We chatted with Bryan Sommers from Mirion Technologies about the unique ecosystem they're building and some cool new updates on the way. Tune in to hear what’s happening and don’t forget to check out their upcoming July conference right here ! HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just a...

We managed to wrap up the hazmat in the sex scenes episode just in time to chat about some recent happenings and introduce a brand new segment: **Breaking News**. In this part of the show, we’ll pick out some interesting global stories and explain what’s going on. We’re not sure how often this segment will pop up, so let us know in the show notes if you’re into it! Thank you to our sponsor for thi...