The HazMat Guys

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 continue their deep dive into fire extinguishing agents. They discuss various types of extinguishers, including their chemical properties...

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 begin an in-depth discussion on fire extinguishing agents. They cover the history, types, and applications of various extinguishers, incl...

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 complexities of metal fires. They discuss the unique challenges these fires present, the appropriate extinguishing agents,...

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 wrap up their detailed discussion on cylinders, focusing on the intricacies of regulators, cylinder markings, and what to look for when e...

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 conclude their deep dive into the world of cylinders. They discuss the importance of understanding cylinder markings, regulators, and the...

n this episode, we answer the following questions: Will vapors burn in a drum? Why can’t I see propane tank levels with a TIC? What are the differences between butane and isobutane? Are Bob and Mike sexist? 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!

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 special episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with experts from FLIR Systems to explore the latest in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological,...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with Dr. Christina Baxter, a leading expert in the field of hazardous materials and 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 Summary: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson are joined by Paul Rogers, a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department and an expert in energy...

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," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive into a comprehensive wrap-up of their discussions on fentanyl, including insights from three expe...

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," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson return to the topic of cylinders, offering a detailed exploration of the types of gases stored within...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: How do we know when we need to ground and bond? Do I need to wear a PASS alarm inside my Level A? What are the differences between American and Mexican placards and labels? Can I use knee pads on my Level A suit? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram Linked...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson are joined by Brian Escamilla, a forensic chemist and consultant specializing in narcotics and clande...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson provide an in-depth overview of the MC331 propane tanker, also known as the Compressed Gas Cargo Tank...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: Which type of propane leak is more dangerous: gas or liquid? Where should the new person on a hazmat team start learning? What are the correlations between LEL, UEL, and MEC? Which PPE should I use for a sulfuric acid spill? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Inst...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with Toby Frost, a captain with Lafayette Fire in Indiana and a leader on the HazMat team. T...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson provide practical tips and insights for performing effectively in a Level A suit. The discussion cove...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with Nancy Otto from Rigaku Analytical Devices to discuss their next-generation Raman techno...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson discuss various aspects of foam operations and rail safety with guests Dan Baker and Ed Fletcher, bot...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: Why does flammability increase in oxygen-rich or oxygen-deficient environments? What are must-have sensors for a 6-gas meter with PID? What are the differences between ions and isotopes? How do we manage large propane tanks in transit? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Fa...

In the second episode of this two-part series, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of placards and labels. 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 Michael Monaco and Bobby...

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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson speak with Chad Hawkins, Hazmat Rail Program Coordinator for the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal....

In this episode, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of TRACEM and the role it plays in hazmat 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 Michael Monaco and Bobby Sa...

In the first episode of this two-part series, Mike and Bob explore the wonderful world of placards and labels. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson kick off...

In this episode, we explore the four laws of gasses – Boyle’s, Henry’s, Charles’s, and Dalton’s. 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 dive deep into the world of gas laws, explo...