The HazMat Guys

We’ve been digging into emerging technologies and found a cool new edition to the trace detection scene from 908 Devices. In addition to their Aero device, they recently released the Beacon. We got a chance to sit down with Dave Godin and Doug Huffmaster to discuss what this means for detection.   Check them out here   Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.  Thanks!   Follow us on the social...

With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at the most common agents and the highlights of what you need to know.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:   First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more  here .   Cavcom Coming in hot with their new TeamTalk technology!  Find out more...

With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at the most common agents and the highlights of what you need to know.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:   First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more  here .   Cavcom Coming in hot with their new TeamTalk technology!  Find out more...

With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at the most common agents and the highlights of what you need to know.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:   First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more  here .   Cavcom Coming in hot with their new TeamTalk technology!  Find out more...

We take a detailed look into what makes a plume model work. This is a deep dive and nice to know, but if you’re a nerd, this is a good thing to build your toolbox.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more  here . Cavcom Coming in hot with their new TeamTalk technology!  Find out more here. Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) Providing grea...

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We take a detailed look into what makes a plume model work. This is a deep dive and nice to know, but if you’re a nerd, this is a good thing to build your toolbox. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more  here . Cavcom Coming in hot with their new TeamTalk technology!  Find out more here. Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) Providing great...

We went through the top 5 things that you would want to keep in mind when dealing with flammable liquids. Take a risk-based journey to safety town. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content. Register and enroll at...

We thought this would be a breeze (get it?!) and we’d be done in one show, but…more is coming on this one. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content. Register and enroll at THMG e-University ...

We thought this would be a breeze (get it?!) and we’d be done in one show, but…more is coming on this one. Thanks for listening. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content. Register and enroll at THMG e-University ...

An interesting question from a listener prompted a quick discussion on PPE, but then they threw in the curveball and…well, this happened. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content. Register and enroll at THMG e-Un...

We got a chance to catch up with two of our instructors to talk about a surprisingly common incident dealing with old safes and the WW1 chemical agent used as a deterrent. Thanks to Matt Sabini and Travis Rubello for helping us out. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling...

We got a chance to sit down with one of our favorites, Lt. John Cassidy from FDNY Haz Mat 1 to discuss an incident from 2015 that we can finally discuss. Here are the articles mentioned: Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4 Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the...

We thought we were talking about batteries but took a turn only to find our way at the end. More to come on this topic. You can contact Chris here:   Chris G. Greene   ( SFD Captain ret.) Energy Hazard Response, SME (206 )877-2128 chris.greene@eht4responders.com   Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upg...

We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one to explain it all. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content....

We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one to explain it all. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content....

We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one to explain it all. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content....

We were allowed to visit the First Line Tech training facility in Alexandria, VA, and check out the joint. It’s beautiful. And the perfect setting for doing a few podcasts. Thank you for the hospitality! Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Special...

The Haz Mat Guys got invited to the Training Annex at First Line’s Fredericksburg, VA facility to check out a Bangin facility that is open for use to responders and record a few episodes. Of course, we took First Line up on it and made some interesting discoveries on the evolution of Haz Mat Decon. Take a listen. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing u...

We were allowed to visit the First Line Tech training facility in Alexandria, VA, and check out the joint. It’s beautiful. And the perfect setting for doing a few podcasts. Thank you for the hospitality! Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Special...

Well, you’d have to be blind to not see the major renovations we did on the show, and to celebrate these two episodes are freemium.  Also we talk about organic peroxides, but meh.  Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology   Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even m...

Well, you’d have to be blind to not see the major renovations we did on the show, and to celebrate these two episodes are freemium.   Also we talk about organic peroxides, but meh.

In our last episode before the last big reveal we empty out the ol mailbag to start fresh.  Q1 – Do all liquefied gases behave the same way? Q2 – Will AI be of use to HM tech in the near future? Q3 – Vidraine charts and their use in spectroscopy Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning...

We finally breakdown the UL report on the Surprise, AZ ESS battery incident. Lots of video in this one, so if you’re premium, check it on the web. Also, the file will be on the webpage. File for report is here Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and S...

Two line show the description File for report is here Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content. Register and enroll at THMG e-University  here . Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual...