by Timmy | Apr 22, 2025 | Featured
Inside a Battery Fire: A Firsthand Look at Hazmat Realities I sat down with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough: the dangers of lithium-ion battery incidents. What unfolded was an honest and practical discussion...
by Timmy | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured
The Lithium-Ion Learning Curve: What We’re Still Figuring Out About Battery Fires I sat down again with The HazMat Guys’ Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco, and what started as a casual check-in about conferences and training quickly turned into one of the...
by Timmy | Mar 25, 2025 | Featured
Enhancing Entry Techniques in Hazmat Response Understanding hazardous materials (hazmat) response isn’t just about wearing the right gear and following protocols—it’s about mastering your equipment, thinking critically in high-pressure situations, and fostering...
by Timmy | Mar 25, 2025 | Featured
The Real Story Behind Fire Extinguishers: From Exploding Grenades to Sound Waves When I sat down with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco for episode 93, I thought we were going to knock out a quick chat on extinguishers. Five types, a few funny anecdotes, call it a day,...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Understanding NDIR Technology When we started mentioning NDIR in our hazmat training classes, we noticed a pattern—blank stares, puzzled expressions, and a chorus of “What is that?” That’s when we realized we needed to take a step back and really explain...
