The HazMat Guys

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike discuss and analyze a listener-submitted leaking battery incident. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks f...

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss a  near-fatal chlorine incident  and explore the situation from a variety of perspectives. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, an...

In this episode, we explore decontamination technology with industry expert Chris Hodge from First Line Technology. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys,...

In part two of a two-part series, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of refrigerants and how we deal with them as first responders. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, rev...

In part one of a two-part series, Bob and Mike discuss refrigerants and how they can be dangerous to first responders. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guy...

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike explore a listener-submitted acid spill incident. They learned a lot from reviewing this event, and Bob even changed his outlook on mitigation. Thank to our sponsors,  CavCom, Inc.  and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally...

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss RITs (rapid intervention teams) and their role in our hazmat responses. Thank to our sponsors, CavCom, Inc. and First Line Technology. Our hazardous materials training manual, National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel, is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for...

In this episode, Mike answers a few listener questions while Bob’s on assignment learning about flammable liquids. Thank to our sponsor, CavCom, Inc. Our hazardous materials training manual, National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel, is finally available on Amazon! Complete Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and...

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of a listener-submitted propane incident. Thank to our sponsor, CavCom, Inc. Our hazardous materials training manual, National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel, is finally available on Amazon! Complete Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watchin...

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike break down a listener-submitted propane incident and discuss how to handle multiple issues at once. Thank to our sponsor,  CavCom, Inc. . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Than...

In this episode, Bob and Mike continue their discussion of chemical agent monitors. Thank to our sponsor,  CavCom, Inc. . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socia...

In this episode, Bob and Mike review a few of the chemical agent monitor options out there. Some are out of service, some are in service, and others are just coming into vogue. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in this first installment of a two part series. Thank to our sponsor,  CavCom, Inc. . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills...

In this episode, Mike and Bob wrap up their discussion of acrolein by reviewing three interesting case studies. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, r...

In this episode, Mike and Bob break down one of the best chemicals for instructors to use when giving common scenarios: acrolein. They’ll discuss the incredible chemical and physical properties of this substance in part one of a two part series. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency...

In this episode, Mike conducts an anonymous interview with someone who has a lot of experience working with hydrogen fluoride in an industrial setting. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally avai...

In this hot wash episode, Mike explores an interesting topic submitted by a loyal listener in the Midwest. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review...

In this episode, Mike talks to Stephen McManus about a few of the more memorable hydrofluoric acid incidents he’s been involved with. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! D...

This is the first episode in a two-part series on hydrofluoric acid. In this episode, we explore this chemical a bit and set up for the rest of the series. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally...

In this episode, Mike sits down with Bob Coschignano from  Hazmat101 Consultants  to discuss an interesting incident that happened recently. They explore the use of seemingly simple chemical and physical properties to reverse engineer a solution to the problem. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  Nat...

In this episode, Bob and Mike unpack non-dispersive infrared technology, or NDIR. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks...

In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the periodic table of elements to give you the foundational knowledge you need to work smarter. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on...

In this episode, Mike and Bob explore the periodic table of elements to give you the foundational knowledge you need to work smarter. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Y...

In this episode, Mike and Bob discuss all things synthetic opioids, with a focus on U-47700. Thank to our sponsors –  CBRNE Convergence World 2018 ,  FLIR , and  First Line Technology . Our hazardous materials training manual,  National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel , is finally available on Amazon! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscrib...

In this episode, we discuss a range of tips to help you respond safely to and operate efficiently at mixed load transportation incidents. Thank to our sponsor, CBRNE Convergence World 2018. This show will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA. Click  here  for registration information and other fantastic information. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Flir, who is introducing the new identiFINDER R20...

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion with Mike Callan. Thank to our sponsor, CBRNE Convergence World 2018. This show will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA. Click  here  for registration information and other fantastic information. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Flir, who is introducing the new identiFINDER R200. To find out more, click  here . Finally, thank y...