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THMG393 – oxygen considerations for the responder – Part 1

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 Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by...

THMG392 – AARF Class preview

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@thehazmatguys.com Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology Our...

THM391 – An interview

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...

THMG390 – Mailbag Q’s and HS question

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...

THMG389 – FDNY’s first EV fire and a few mailbag Q’s

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...

THMG388 – Exposure limits – Part 2 – Plus more

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...

THMG387 – Exposure limits – Part 1

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...

THMG386 – What a grand wine

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...

THMG385 – The Lithium Fairies STRIKE AGAIN!

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...

THMG384 – Battery boom and RCRA?

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...

THMG383 – Chemical suicide incident

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...

THMG382 – Random Chemical of the Day – Vinyl Chloride

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...

THMG381 – What’s the guy’s life worth? – Part 2

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...

THMG380 – What’s the guy’s life worth? – Part 1

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...

THMG379 – Can you hotshot a corrosive?

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...

THMG378 – Is Missioned up Ops equal to tech?

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...

THMG377 – Backup team breakdown

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...

THMG376 – Interpreting readings – more than one?

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...

Premium – THMG375 – The first 100 minutes (Command)

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...

THMG375 – The first 100 minutes (Command)

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...

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