The HazMat Guys

A listener question on the priority of protection for responders. We’re in Baltimore and had to dust off a spare episode, so if it’s a little dated, you know why. 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. Registe...

Mailbag questions

Mike did a little dive into “why do we train on highway emergencies” and exposed some shocking truths about the numbers. 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 ....

A quick PSA then…ACTION! We chat about a recent inquiry about oxygen in the atmosphere and what it means to you. Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology

Bob and Mike got to sit down with the people behind Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC). An exciting, no cost, service available to you which is led by FEMA in collaboration DOD, DOE, EPA, HHS, NOAA, NRC. Take a listen to find out how this new tool can help you make a better decision at your incident. This is also a free video you can find on the website. Our subscriptio...

We took a moment to sit down with Steve Kotlarcyk, instructor for a top-shelf AARF rescue course that every Department needs, even if you don’t have an airport near you! For more info contact bob@hazmatdev2024.wpenginepowered.com 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...

Mike recently got interviewed by a high school student. And we took the same interview…Hmmmm. 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!...

What is an Arrhenius acid and base? In your experience, what is the most challenging part of dry decon? Can you please explain the parts per million meter for a laser methane detector? Why is it different than parts per million? Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology

What, in your opinion, is the most underrated meter we have and why? We ran an unknown sample on FTIR and RAMAN, and neither could ID the product, What do we do from 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....

We finish up the toxic guidelines but first we take a moment to discuss the assembly of a class to check the boxes the right way. 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 finish up the toxic guidelines but first we take a moment to discuss the assembly of a class to check the boxes the right way. 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...

Surprisingly first the first time we explore exposure limits and their effects on the worker (you)! 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 w...

Surprisingly first the first time we explore exposure limits and their effects on the worker (you)! 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 week...

Allegedly an incident happened at a grand and central location in a major metropolitan area and it threw us for a loop.. Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore 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-Univer...

We take another look as some aftercare topics on Batteries. Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore 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 material...

Mike brings an exciting occurrence when you take what people say for fact. Mythbusters engage! Also a freind in South Carolina told Bob about an interesting snippet that we have to find out more about. The article is found here Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by en...

A listener of the show gave us this one to review and we pulled a few points out to explore. Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore 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 add...

We dusted off and spun up the ‘ol Chemical of the day randomizer and it spits out Vinyl Chloride. We take a quick look at the chemical and the possible outcomes. Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore 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 cont...

We got a chance to sit down with the best in the business for HM rescue teams. Mr. Rick Emery, Jeff Zientek, and Darryl Wiseman got all up in our grill about a recent episode we did on backup teams. We stand corrected. If you want training on this, there simply is no better than these guys. Contact them for more info on how to host a class at emerysafety.com Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Te...

An open discussion on a frowned-on, but arguably advanced technique to handle a corrosive emergency and an explanation of why. Thank you to our sponsors:  First Line Technology  and  W.L. Gore 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 THM...

Another question that came from a class and ended up giving us a little more scratching of the head than we initially thought. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  and  W.L. Gore 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...

We explore a nuanced look into the wording in standards on backup teams and their impact on your operation Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. Gore 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. Cou...

Mike was doing a drill at a class we were delivering and a good question was brought up that needed to be expanded on. Take a listen. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  and  W.L. Gore 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...

We usually don’t hook back around to a topic, but a listener told us we missed something. Those people who are responsible for the incident. Good point. Forgot about them. Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  and  W.L. Gore 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 e...

We took a shot at doing what all of the cool kids do, react to videos that are sent int to us. We take a look at 2 videos that are quite spectacular. THIS IS A FREE PREMIUM VIDEO! Thank you to our sponsor:  First Line Technology  and  W.L. Gore Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist leve...