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...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Can You Auto-Refrigerate a Cylinder Gas? In hazardous materials, understanding the behavior of gases under various conditions isn’t just an academic exercise—it’s critical for safety and response. In this conversation with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco from The...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Understanding Polymerization: A Conversation with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco I sat down with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco to talk about polymerization—a process that’s all around us but can turn hazardous if not properly managed. What started as a simple...
