The HazMat Guys

This bite-sized series dove into the fascinating world of helium, exploring its unique properties, how we interact with it, and the surprising ways it influences global politics. Also, August 14, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Bob Ingram from FDNY which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!   Thank you to our sponsor...

A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Whether it be the difference between evaporation and boiling or organic or inorganic. This will be a multipart series that is going to be broken up and published periodically. In this episode is: IONIZATION vs DISSOCIATION and MOLARITY vs MOLALITY Also, August 14, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episo...

A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Whether it be the difference between evaporation and boiling or organic or inorganic. This will be a multipart series that is going to be broken up and published periodically. In this episode is: MIXTURES vs COMPOUNDS and REDUCTION vs OXIDATION Also, August 14, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode...

Join us as we chat with our buddy Dan Bowen about some often-overlooked aspects of PPE in classes. We dive into intriguing scenarios and the NFPA's guidelines on the right PPE for each situation.   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: KULR Technology A great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out here . ObexionAG Another tremendous battery containment product...

In this episode, we dive into the world of fireworks, exploring what they're made of, how they work, and what that means for responders. We also break down the colors and their mechanisms. Tune in; it's quite fascinating! Also, July 18, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Mike Hildebrand which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Com...

Having reviewed pool emergencies, let's now shift our focus to the homeowner's viewpoint. How can I make my pool look as blue and stunning as possible using science? Join us as our lead instructor, Steve Kotlarczyk, guides us through this fascinating topic. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: KULR Technology A great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out...

In August 2022, an episode about a unique EV bus incident was recorded but not published due to a last-minute investigation. The team re-recorded on a new topic and forgot about the original episode. Recently, the friend involved approved its release. The episode is audio-only, recorded before video was used.   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: KULR Technology A great new battery technolo...

This idea came from a dear friend on the Haz Mat Happy Hour. Seems like a seasonal issue, tis the season, so we spent sometime on this topic. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: KULR Technology A great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out here . ObexionAG Another tremendous battery containment product that is making storage safer check it here Industrial Emerg...

2 pieces of mail came in from either the actual email machine or an in-person class question. Take a listen to our in-depth explanation of topics that are usually just glossed over. In this episode is: Propane Rain and Battery Ventilation Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: KULR Technology A great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out here . ObexionAG Another t...

An inbound email became the beginning of an investigation and subsequently the seed for a course on suit selection. We take a small section of this course and present it for your viewing (and listening) pleasure. Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Mike Hildebrand which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!...

What began as a complex drill Mike runs in his courses evolved into a road map to one of the most efficient methods to move safely through an incident like a breeze. Enter behavior modeling. Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Mike Hildbrand which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on! Thank you to our sponso...

We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that started the ball rolling on legislation and right-to-know. Check it out! PLUS: A bonus form our very good friend and mentor Ron Huffman from Responder Training who makes the finest Propane gas flaring tools and equipment out there gave us a PSA to pass along...

We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that started the ball rolling on legislation and right-to-know. Check it out! Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring (someone, they haven’t committed yet, LOL) which will be streaming on Facebook and Yo...

We got a phone call from a dear friend about a new way of decon and wanted our thoughts. A potentially new product is being put forth on a powder that will decon and is non-toxic. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on it. Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring (someone, they haven’t committed yet, LOL) which will be streaming on Faceboo...

A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Weather it be the difference between evaporation and boiling or organic or inorganic. This will be a multipart series that is going to be broken up and published periodically. In this episode is: ORGANIC vs INORGANIC and PHASE CHANGE WORDS Also, May 1, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the Af...

Bob was talking to Chief Dan Baker from New York States OFPC about a recent rash of emergencies on “portable pipelines”. Bob had never heard of this and was intrigued, so we naturally brought him and Chief Massaro from Schenectady Fire Department and FPS Chris Gould to explain this and break down 2 of these emergencies. The visuals in these 2 episodes are so good we’re making this FREEMIUM. So, wa...

Bob was talking to Chief Dan Baker from New York States OFPC about a recent rash of emergencies on “portable pipelines”. Bob had never heard of this and was intrigued, so we naturally brought him and Chief Massaro from Schenectady Fire Department and FPS Chris Gould to explain this and break down 2 of these emergencies. The visuals in these 2 episodes are so good we’re making this FREEMIUM. So, wa...

After a spate of requests for Haz Mat focused on Law Enforcement mind-set. We review the risk-based response objective to make sure that LE does their part, integrate with existing operations and expands the scope of practice. This show highlights the full day of this type of training, so if you have a need, we have an answer. Also, April 3, 2024 at 1930 EST is the next episode of the After Action...

After a series of classes on Natural Gas we got some interesting questions on the basics of it. We spent 2 episodes going over the easy stuff. If you want all of it, get the class! Next After Action Report Podcast: April 3rd, 2024 at 1930 EST featuring Greg Noll. Stream on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) Provi...

After a series of classes on Natural Gas we got some interesting questions on the basics of it. We spent 2 episodes going over the easy stuff. If you want all of it, get the class! Also, April 3rd, 2024 at 1930 Est is the first long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Greg Noll which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!   Thank you to our sponsor fo...

We got a chance to sit down with one of our ace instructors on a topic that deserves more play time: Post traumatic Stress Disorder and Hazmat. An interesting support group is introduced, and information is passed. Take a look and listen. Florian’s Knights mission is to help break the stigma surrounding Operational/Post Traumatic Stress among First Responders. By starting the conversation about me...

After delivering another totally amazing class on Transferring of Fuels a series of questions became a sort of FAQ. Take a listen to the 7, plus 2 Bonus Premium Content ones for all of the Premium people out there. Also, April 3, 2024 at 1930 Est is the next episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Greg Noll which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!   Thank...

A question from a class was, “what would we do in a limited ventilation situation like an EV fire in a tunnel?”. Welp, OK, let’s do that. Also, March 6th, 2024 at 1930 Est is the first long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Phil McArdle of FDNY HM1 fame which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Industr...

Both are questions we got recently. Mike was asked on the socials about SNG, which turned out to be something called Synthetic Natural Gas. Bob was asked at the recent NYS Haz Mat Conference about the difference between a flammable gas and an Explosive gas.   Also, Feb 7th, 2024 at 1930 Est is the first long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Rick emery which will be streami...

Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we go for ANCHORING EFFECT and FALSE CONSENSES EFFECT. Also, March 6th, 2024 at 1930 EST is the first long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Phil McArdle which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!   Th...