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THMG422 – Liquid Oxygen Study Explained with Andy Byrnes

We got a chance to sit down with a good friend, Andy Byrnes, and discuss some interesting facts about the age-old wives' tale of Liquid Oxygen causing a person to explode. We’ve all heard the story, now get the science.  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:...

THMG421 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 2

We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with today's dynamic landscape. Take a listen to this multipart episode.   Also, mark your calendars! December 13th, 2023 at 1930 EST is the Battery Destroyers Club Episode live on YouTube and Facebook  ...

THMG420 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 1

We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with todays dynamic landscape. Take a listen on this multipart episode.  Also, mark you calendars! December 13th, 2023 at 1930 EST is the Battery Destroyers Club Episode live on YouTube and Facebook   Also,...

THMG419 – Tips to Responding to Cylinder Emergencies

We took the opportunity to explore the down and dirty of cylinder emergencies giving you some assessment ideas and a few real-world tips to get the job done.  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:  First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn more here....

THMG418 – Mailbag

It’s been a minute since the last mailbag and we got a bunch of Q’s. In this episode we discuss the 1300 rule, EV Blankets for Lithium-Ion fires and the elusive ColdCut.  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:  First Line Technology Make Decon Suck Less. Learn...

THMG415a – The new MX908 Beacon for Area Monitoring

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...

THMG417 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 3

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:...

THMG416 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 2

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:...

THMG415 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 1

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:...

THMG414 – Factors that influence chemical dispersion – Part 2

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...

THMG413a – Adaptive Atmospheric Correction with RedWave

Bobby and Mike got a chance to sit down with Dr. John Seelenbinder from RedWave Technology to discuss Adaptive Atmospheric Correction in their new XplorIR for gas identification. These features are exciting and we're pretty sure will change FTIR technology into...

THMG412 – 5 tips for responding to flammable liquids

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...

THMG411 – Doing Hazmat in Inclement Weather – Part 2

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...

THMG410 – Doing Hazmat in Inclement Weather – Part 1

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...

THMG409 – From a Level B to a Level A?

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...

THMG408 – Dusty Safe got you tearing?

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...

THMG407 – There’s mercury dripping from the air conditioner?

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...

THMG406 – Energy Response Teams

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  ...

THMG405 – When PPE fails – Part 2

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...

THMG404 – When PPE fails – Part 1

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...

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