by Timmy | Mar 4, 2026 | Featured
Contamination and Condemnation: A Mercury Hot Wash- Part 2 In part two of this explosive conversation, Bobby and Mike sit down with four anonymous hazmat responders who were directly involved in a mercury spill that escalated into an unprecedented situation. As the...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured
Boiling Fillings and Condemned Homes: A Mercury Hot Wash In this hot-wash, Bobby Salvesen and Michael Monaco interviewed four hazmat responders about a call that started as a “simple” mercury spill and ended with a six-family building on the brink of being condemned....
by Timmy | Feb 17, 2026 | Featured
“Making Water Wetter”: What Surfactants Really Mean on the Fireground Where Wetting Agents Actually Fit on the Fireground When we picked up part two of the emulsification and surfactant conversation with Mike and Bobby, we didn’t start in a lab. We started...
by Timmy | Feb 10, 2026 | Featured
Understanding DOT Class IV Hazards: What First Responders Need to Know When it comes to hazardous materials, understanding the risks is crucial for safe handling and response, especially for materials classified under DOT Class IV. These materials present unique...
by Timmy | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured
Blowtorches on the Highway: Responding to DOT Class 5 Oxidizers and Peroxides “We’re halfway through the DOT classes,” Mike said into the mic, “and if you happen to respond to a DOT Class 5, that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.” We were sitting in the...
