On the Hazmat Guys Podcast, we discuss all aspects of hazardous materials response. Our goal is to keep our listeners informed by featuring local first responders and sharing the latest developments in hazmat technologies and techniques. Whether you’re a new listener trying to binge all of our episodes, or you’re a loyal subscriber who needs to catch up on the most recent episodes, we’ve got you covered. Browse our podcast episodes below or search for your favorite!
THMG394 – 5+ tips on trucking emergencies
THMG393 – oxygen considerations for the responder – Part 1
THMG392a – IMAAC tools explained
THMG392 – AARF Class preview
THM391 – An interview
THMG390 – Mailbag Q’s and HS question
THMG389 – FDNY’s first EV fire and a few mailbag Q’s
THMG388 – Exposure limits – Part 2 – Plus more
THMG387 – Exposure limits – Part 1
THMG386 – What a grand wine
THMG385 – The Lithium Fairies STRIKE AGAIN!
THMG384 – Battery boom and RCRA?
THMG383 – Chemical suicide incident
THMG382 – Random Chemical of the Day – Vinyl Chloride
THMG381 – What’s the guy’s life worth? – Part 2
THMG380 – What’s the guy’s life worth? – Part 1
THMG379 – Can you hotshot a corrosive?
THMG378 – Is Missioned up Ops equal to tech?
THMG377 – Backup team breakdown
THMG376 – Interpreting readings – more than one?
Premium – THMG375 – The first 100 minutes (Command)
THMG375 – The first 100 minutes (Command)
FREEMIUM – THMG374 – Reactions
FREE PREMIUM – THMG373 – Reactions
THMG372 – Mailbag – Part 3
THMG371 – Mailbag – Neutralization
THMG370 – Mailbag
THMG369 – Finding Hydrogen by not looking for Hydrogen
Premium – THMG369 – Finding Hydrogen by not looking for Hydrogen
Premium – THMG368 – Fake RDX?
THMG368 – Fake RDX?
Premium – THMG367 – The first 100 minutes – Part 3
THMG367 – The first 100 minutes – Part 3
THMG366 – Using props
Premium – THMG366 – Using props
Premium – THMG365 – The first 100 minutes – Part 2
THMG365 – The first 100 minutes – Part 2
Premium – THMG364 – the first 100 minutes – Part 1
THMG364 – the first 100 minutes – Part 1
Premium – THMG363 – Mailbag from Episode 362
THMG363 – Mailbag from Episode 362
Premium – THMG362 – FB post on Flammable Refrigerant
THMG362 – FB post on Flammable Refrigerant
Premium – THMG361 – Back to basics is BullS*@t
THMG361 – Back to basics is BullS*@t
Premium – THMG360 – RAD vs REM
THMG360 – RAD vs REM
THMG359 – Working out of title?
Premium – THMG359 – Working out of title?
Premium – THMG358 – Batteries from a conference
THMG358 – Batteries from a conference
Premium – THMG357 – Focusing our meters selection
THMG357 – Focusing our meters selection
Premium – THMG356 – Nitric Acid Response
THMG356 – Nitric Acid Response
Premium – THMG355 – Skin Absorption Science
THMG355 – Skin Absorption Science
THMG354 – Mail bag for Lithium Ion Batteries V20
Premium – THMG354 – Mail bag for Lithium Ion Batteries V20
Premium – THMG353 – Pepper spray explained
THMG353 – Pepper spray explained
Premium – THMG352 – Flammable refrigerant?
THMG352 – Flammable refrigerant?
Premium – THMG351 – Half-lives and scintillators – Mailbag – V19
THMG351 – Half-lives and scintillators – Mailbag – V19
Premium – THMG350 – LiOn batteries – Mailbag – V19
THMG350 – LiOn batteries – Mailbag – V19
Premium – THMG349 – Mailbag – V19 – Part 2
THMG349 – Mailbag – V19 – Part 2
Premium – THMG348 – Mailbag – V19
THMG348 – Mailbag – V19
Premium – THMG347 – Tesla underwater – Part 2
THMG347 – Tesla underwater – Part 2
Premium- THMG346 – Chlorine on the seas
THMG346 – Chlorine on the seas
Premium – THMG345 – “New” guy drill
THMG345 – “New” guy drill
Premium – THMG344 – Tesla in a puddle?
THMG344 – Tesla in a puddle?
Premium – THMG343 – whats new with HM RIT with Darryl Wisemann
THMG343 – whats new with HM RIT with Darryl Wisemann
THMG342 – Gettin’ Salty episode
PREMIUM – THMG341 – Liquid Natural Gas
THMG341 – Liquid Natural Gas
Premium – THMG340 – Pepper in the park
THMG340 – Pepper in the park
Premium – THMG339 – The Bahama Drama
THMG339 – The Bahama Drama
THMG338 – Tips for Cryo responses – Part 2
Premium – THMG338 – Tips for Cryo responses – Part 2
Premium – THMG337 – Tips for Cryo responses – Part 1
THMG337 – Tips for Cryo responses – Part 1
Premium – THMG336 – Metering Blindspots
THMG336 – Metering Blindspots
Premium – THMG335 – Lessons from the escape room
THMG335 – Lessons from the escape room
Premium – THMG334 -Teach without PPT
THMG334 -Teach without PPT
FREE PREMIUM – THMG333 – New and exciting things in the world
Premium -THMG332 – Building a better battery trap
THMG332 – Building a better battery trap
Premium – THMG331 – Mailbag
THMG331 – Mailbag
THMG330 – Flying blind?
THMG329 – Picking your PPE, are you ever really right or wrong?
Premium – THMG329 – Picking you PPE, are you ever really right or wrong?
THMG328 – Farts are funny!
Premium – THMG328 – Farts are funny!
THMG327 – Acetylene Leak incident break down
Premium – THMG327 – Acetylene Leak incident break down
THMG326 – Illegal Labs – THC Extraction
THMG325 – Illegal Labs – Marijuana
THMG324 – Salvage vs Overpack with Derek Schumann
Premium – THMG326 – Illegal Labs – THC Extraction
Premium – THMG325 – Illegal Labs – Marijuana
THMG323 – Hazmat Codes Class with Jim Jaracz – Republish
Premium – THMG324 – Salvage vs Overpack with Derek Schumann
THMG322 – Hazmat Codes with Jim Jaracz – Republish
We may know a few things about Haz Mat, but when we get a question on something that is codes related, we call Jim. Jim knows this stuff cold, and will start to shed some light on the stuff you don’t even know you don’t know.
Premium – THMG321 – New Years Resolutions for the HM personnel – Part 2
THMG321 – New Years Resolutions for the HM personnel – Part 2
PREMIUM – THMG322 – Hazmat Codes with Jim Jaracz – Republish
We may know a few things about Haz Mat, but when we get a question on something that is codes related, we call Jim. Jim knows this stuff cold, and will start to shed some light on the stuff you don’t even know you don’t know.
PREMIUM – THMG323 – Hazmat Codes Class with Jim Jaracz – Republish
Premium – THMG320 – New Years Resolutions for the HM personnel – Part 1
THMG320 – New Years Resolutions for the HM personnel – Part 1
Premium – THMG319 – Hazmat Size-up…differently
THMG319 – Hazmat Size-up…differently
Premium – THMG318 – Hydrogen Peroxide and you – Part 2 – Case study
THMG318 – Hydrogen Peroxide and you – Part 2 – Case study
Specialist – THMG318 – Hydrogen Peroxide and you – Part 2 – Case study
Premium – THMG317 – Hydrogen Peroxide and you
THMG317 – Hydrogen Peroxide and you
THMG316 – Even more batteries, from Social Media
Premium – THMG316 – Even more batteries, from Social Media
THMG315 – NFPA 470 V2022 explained by Rick Emery
PREMIUM – THMG315 – NFPA 470 V2022 explained by Rick Emery
PREMIUM – THMG314 – Cleaning out the ‘ol mailbag – Part 2
THMG314 – Cleaning out the ‘ol mailbag – Part 2
PREMIUM – THMG313 – Cleaning out the ‘ol mailbag – Part 1
THMG313 – Cleaning out the ‘ol mailbag – Part 1
PREMIUM – THMG312 – Weird Propane Incident
THMG312 – Weird Propane Incident
THMG311 – Premium – The Dirt on Pumps – Part 2
THMG311 – The Dirt on Pumps – Part 2
THMG310 – Premium – The Dirt on Pumps – Part 1
THMG310 – The Dirt on Pumps – Part 1
THMG309- Stinky Fruit and Thiols
THMG306- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
THMG308- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
PREMIUM – THMG307- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
THMG307- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
THMG308a – A Mass Spec breakdown with Dr. Mark Norman of 908 Devices
THMG306- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
PREMIUM – THMG306- What’s new in PPE with Dr. Christina baxter
THMG305 – Dismantling the presenting paradigm
Premium – THMG305 – Dismantling the presenting paradigm
PREMIUM – THMG304 – Decon with difficulty
THMG304 – Decon with difficulty
PREMIUM – THMG303 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 2
THMG302 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 1
THMG303 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 2
PREMIUM – THMG302 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 1
THMG301a – Doug Mayer from Blackline Safety
THMG301 – Sick building
PREMIUM – THMG301 – sick building
THMG300 – When things go wrong – Part 4
THMG299 – When things go wrong – Part 3
THMG298 – When things go wrong – Part 2
THMG297 – When things go wrong – Part 1
THMG296 – Certified Instructor?
THMG295 – Trailer fertilizer fire question
THMG294 – Testing for the Effectiveness of Decontamination
THMG293 – What can your meters do for you?
THMG292 – Radioactive half lives, fission and fusion
THMG291 – Aerosols – Part 2
THMG290 – Aerosols – Part 1
THMG289 – Mailbag
THMG288 – Surface Area
THMG287 – Ammonia Garb
THMG286a – Bryan SomMers from Argon Electronics Ltd
THMG286 – The Imposter Syndrome
THMG285 – The Best Part of Waking Up…Is CO In Your Cup!
THMG284 – Thank you Jarvis…
THMG283 – The conversation…
THMG282 – Hazcat Depth
THMG281 – Breaking the sampling paradigm
THMG280 – Listener Mailbag
THMG279 – Can you autorefrigerate a cylinder gas?
THMG278 – It Depends…Part 5
THMG277 – It Depends…Part 4
THMG276 – It Depends…Part 3
THMG275 – It Depends…Part 2
THMG274 – It Depends…Part 1
THMG273 – TMAH – A chemical analysis
THMG272 – Propa-geddon
THMG271 – Radiation Response
THMG270 – Flammable Ranges Explained – Part 2
THMG269 – Flammable Ranges Explained – Part 1
THMG268 – CO2 Tactics
THMG267 – the Great CO2 Caper
THMG266 – AP4C
THMG265 – Tiered Response with John Cassidy – Part 2
THMG262 – Dealing with confirmation bias
THMG261 – what’s a JHIRT?
THMG260 -Operations and Backup with Rick Emery and Don Abbott – EXTENDED
THMG259 – Vapor Pressure II
THMG258 – Interview with Darryl Wiseman on HM Backup teams – Part 2
THMG257 – Interview with Darryl Wiseman on HM Backup teams – Part 1
THMG256 – October 2020 mailbag
THMG255 – Rick Emery educates us on Backup Teams Project
THMG254 – Rick Emery educates us on OSHA
THMG253 – Lebanon Explosion Case Study – 9/11/01
THMG252 – The New ERG’s are in
THMG250a – Advances in Hazmat Shelters
THMG251 – Portable Neutron Generator with Jimmy Davis
THMG250 – Operationally a blurry line
THMG249 – Radiation’s Mid-Life Crisis
THMG248 – Troubleshooting Mailbag Part Trois
THMG247 – Metering Mailbag Part Deux
THMG246 – Metering Mailbag
THMG245 – And now a word about masks…
THMG244 – Can CryoGENIC Tanks Fly?
THMG243 – The Evolution Of the New guy in hazmat – Part II
THMG242a – Cutting edge communication with CavCom
THMG242 – The Evolution of the new guy in hazmat – Part I
THMG241 – Confined Space monitoring with Jeff Zeintek
THMG240 – Tear gases
THMG239 – 5 Tips for titrating strong corrosives
THMG238 – Butane with Todd Burton
THMG237a – Advanced RID detection with FLIR
THMG237 – Hot tar, hotwash
THMG236 – Training in the coronavirus era – Part II
THMG235 – training in the coronavirus era – Part I
THMG234 – COVID-19 Update with Dr. Christina Baxter
THMG233 – OUR EXPERIENCE WITH COVID-19
THMG232 – Differences in Regional responses
THMG231 – Emergency Management Thoughts with Jason Rogers
THMG230 – THMG e-University
THMG229 – Killing those germs! Part 1
THMG228 – Maritime HM with Aaron Jozsef
THMG227 – Water, water everywhere…Part 2
THMG226 – Water, water everywhere…Part 1
THMG225 – Mailbag 3
THMG224 – Mailbag Part 2
THMG223 – Mailbag Part 1
THMG222 – CoronaVirus explained
THMG221 – Use the force – Radiation forces Part 2
THMG220 – Use the force – Radiation forces Part 1
THMG219 – Use the force – Gravity
THMG218 – Cleanup Contractor Roundtable – Part 2
THMG217 – Cleanup Contractor Roundtable – Part 1
THMG216 – Deescalating the incident – Part 2
THMG215 – Deescalating the incident – Part 1
THMG214 – Questions to ask yourself when selecting PPE – Part 2
THMG213 – Questions to ask yourself when selecting PPE – Part 1
THMG212 – Laser methane operations review
THMG211 – Tips for the Operations Level – Part 2
THMG210 – Tips for the Operations Level – Part 1
THMG209 – Propane questions from the New Guys
THMG208 – Placards V2.0 with Nick Wright (Part II)
THMG014 – Metering Overview and Basic Sensors
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss the enormous amount of information that this topic is, and the way we will try to explain the technologies and techniques in monitoring in general.
THMG188 – More PPE Selection Secrets
THMG207 – Placards V2.0 with Nick Wright (Part I)
THMG206 – 6 ways to Work More effectively as a team
THMG205 – Addressing the unknown – Part 4
THMG204 – Addressing the unknown – Part 3
THMG203 – Addressing the unknown – Part 2
THMG202 – Addressing the unknown – Part 1
THMG201 – Air reactives
THMG200 – Our 200th Episode and Questions Answered
THMG199 – Germs, Part II
THMG198 – Germs, Part I
THMG197 – Rethinking Level A with Jeff Stull
THMG196 – Hot Wash: Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
THMG195 – Pump It Up (Or Down)!
THMG194 – Thermal Imaging Cameras and Temperature Guns, Part II
THMG193 – Thermal Imaging Cameras and Temperature Guns, Part I
THMG192 – Ebola, Part II and Leaky Faucets
THMG191 – Ebola, Part I
THMG190 – The Exit Interview
THMG189 – Hot Wash: Mega Mercury Spill
THMG188 – More PPE Selection Secrets
THMG187 – Pumps
THMG186 – MC331 Wrap-Up & Some Tidbits
THMG185a – Interview with Toby Bevelacqua at IAFC
THMG185 – Propane Flaring Techniques with Ron Huffman
THMG184a – Advanced Communication with CavCom
THMG184 – Leaking MC331 Scenario, Part II
THMG183 – Leaking MC331 Scenario, Part I
THMG182 – Hot Wash: Nitric Acid & Acetone
THMG181 – Hazmat Codes Class with Jim Jaracz
THMG180 – Meter Purchasing Pitfalls with Dr. Eric Roy
THMG179 – Hot Wash: Paraquat Dichloride
THMG178 – Hot Wash: CO2 Incident & Acid Bath
THMG177 – Hot Wash: CO2
THMG176 – Shelter in Place Concepts, Part II
THMG175 – Shelter in Place Concepts, Part I
THMG174 – Foam Operations with Joe Bateman
THMG173 – Listener Mail Bag
THMG172 – Scrubbin’ Some Ammonia
THMG171 – Explosives In the Mangroves
THMG170 – Fourth Generation Chemical Agents, Part II
THMG169 – Fourth Generation Chemical Agents, Part I
THMG168 – The Murse
THMG167 – Hot Wash: Leaking Batteries
THMG166 – Near-Fatal Chlorine Incident Review
THMG164a – Interview with Chris Hodge of First Line
THMG165 – Refrigerants Incidents, Part II
THMG164 – Refrigerants Incidents, Part I
THMG163 – Hot Wash: Acid Spill
THMG162 – Hazmat RIT Discussion
THMG161 – Listener Questions with Mike
THMG160 – Hot Wash: Propane, Part II
THMG159 – Hot Wash: Propane, Part I
THMG158 – Chemical Agent Monitors, Part III
THMG157 – Chemical Agent Monitors, Part II
THMG156 – Chemical Agent Monitors, Part I
THMG155 – Assays and Colormetrics
THMG153 – Acrolein, Part II
THMG152 – Acrolein, Part I
THMG151 – Hydrofluoric Acid Series, Part III: Anonymous Interview
THMG150 – Hot Wash: Pool Chlorine
THMG149 – Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) Sensors
THMG148 – Hydrofluoric Acid Series, Part II: Interview with Stephen McManus
THMG147 – Hydrofluoric Acid Series, Part I: Introductions
THMG146 – Hot Wash: Cylinders with Bob Coschignano
THMG145 – NDIR Overview
THMG144 – The Periodic Table, Part II
THMG143 – The Periodic Table, Part I
THMG142 – Synthetic Opioids
THMG141 – Laser Methane Detectors
THMG140 – Tips for Responding to Mixed Loads
THMG139 – Interview with Mike Callan, Part II
THMG138 – Interview with Mike Callan, Part I
THMG137 – TATP Techniques with Dr. Mike Logan
THMG136 – Biological Facilities Intro with Jacqui Hardt
THMG135a – Live Show at Baltimore 2018 Courtesy of 908 Devices
THMG135 – Haz Mat RIT with Mark Sicuso
THMG133a – Interview with Dräger’s Paul Tarter
THMG134 – Sulfuric Shirt Incident
THMG133 – So You Want to Run a Hazmat Conference?
THMG132 – Vapor Pressure vs. Volatility
THMG131 – Hydrogen Vehicles and Filling Stations with Jen Hamilton
THMG130 – Novichok
THMG129 – Fuel Blending Case Study
THMG128a – Advanced Fentanyl Detection Techniques with Dr. Mark Norman of 908 Devices
THMG128 – Clan Labs, Part II: Marijuana with Todd Burton
THMG127 – Clan Labs, Part I: Marijuana with Todd Burton
THMG126 – Hot Wash: Sodium Hydrosulfite
THMG125 – Fentanyl Detection Devices
THMG124 – SL-1 Radiation Fatalities with Gail Carter
THMG123 – Chemical Reactions
THMG122 – Liquids, Part II
THMG121 – NFPA 1072 Unpacked, Part II
THMG120 – Interview with David Lesak, Part II
THMG119 – Interview with David Lesak, Part I
THMG118 – Functional Groups: Organic Peroxides
THMG117 – NFPA 1072 Unpacked, Part I
THMG116 – Cost Recovery with Captain John Scott
THMG115a – DuPont Brings Us NFPA Garments Explained
THMG115 – Ethanol with Dan Baker and Ed Fletcher of NYS OFPC
THMG114 – Productive Communication with Superiors
THMG113 – Energy Storage Systems with Paul Rogers
THMG112 – Chernobyl Case Study
THMG111 – Functional Groups: Alcohols
THMG110 – Chemical Suicide Scenarios, Part II
THMG109 – Chemical Suicide Scenarios, Part I
THMG108 – Water-Reactive Substances
THMG107 – Bhopal Case Study
THMG106 – Wet Chemistry Introduction with Todd Burton
THMG105 – Propane Scenarios, Part II: Leaking Tank
THMG104A – SPATIALLY-OFFSET RAMAN WITH COBALT LIGHT SYSTEMS, NOW AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
THMG104 – Propane Scenarios, Part I: Tank on Fire
THMG103a – High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry with 908 Devices
THMG103 – Tier II Reporting for New York City Explained
THMG102 – Absorbents vs. Adsorbents
THMG101a – DuPont and Fentanyl
THMG101 – Chemistry Nomenclature
THMG100 – Interview with Bob and Mike
THMG099a – RAILS with Spectral Labs
THMG099 – Free Online Resources, Part III
THMG098a – DuPont Brings Us Chemical Protective Suits Explained
THMG098 – Free Online Resources, Part II
THMG097 – Free Online Resources, Part I
THMG096 – Hurricane Harvey Wrap-Up
THMG095 – Extinguishing Agents, Part III
THMG094 – Extinguishing Agents, Part II
THMG093 – Extinguishing Agents, Part I
THMG092 – Metal Fires
THMG091 – Cylinders, Part III
THMG090 – Cylinders, Part II
ATHMG007 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode VII
THMG089 – Cylinders, Part I
THMG088 – Fentanyl, Part IV: Analysis from The HazMat Guys
THMG087 – Batteries with Paul Rogers
THMG086 – Fentanyl, Part III: Interview with Dr. Christina Baxter
THMG085a: FLIR Brings Us PRIMED and the New G510
THMG085 – Fentanyl, Part II: Interview with Brian Escamilla
THMG084 – MC 331 Compressed Gas Cargo Tanker Overview
THMG083 – Fentanyl, Part I: Interview with Toby Frost
THMG082 – Interview with Dan Baker and Ed Fletcher of NYS OFPC
THMG081 – Tips to Perform Better in Level A
ATHMG005 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode V
THMG081a – The 1064nm Raman Advantage by Rigaku
ATHMG006 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode VI
THMG080 – Bakken Crude Derailment with Chad Hawkins
THMG079 – Placards and Labels, Part II
THMG078 – Placards and Labels, Part I
THMG077 – TRACEM, Part II
THMG076 – TRACEM, Part I
We explore the ol’ standby TRACEM, and how it addresses the hazards that we encounter as Techs.
THMG075 – Boyle, Henry, Charles, and Dalton
Meet our friends, and their pet gas laws. Good to know.
ATHMG004 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Part IV
THMG074 – Hazmat NIMS
We begin to explore what the command structure of Haz Mat is, and define the roles and responsibilities of the players
THMG073 – Leaking Tanks 2.0
We continue down the Leaking tanks tunnel to find out some more on this topics.
THMG072 – 10 Tips to Become a Better Mercury Technician
Part 2 of Mercury, learn from us how to handle the actual emergency.
THMG071 – Meter Reading, Sensor Response, and Measurement Metering Ranges
In this follow-up episode, we continue to discuss what the meters are talking about, and how you can be better at speaking for them.
THMG070 – Basic Hazmat Radiation with Bobby Shelton
We reach out to our good friend Bobby Shelton to review his recent article in FE in regards to Radiation. Check it out.
ATHMG003 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode III
THMG069 – Knowing and Understanding Units of Measurement
In this much needed episode we delve into the units of measurement and how you can stay out of trouble and sound very knowledgeable on the radio.
THMG068 – 6 Tips to Become a Better Radiation Technician
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of being more proficient on radiation monitoring.
THMG067 – Acid / Base Titration
We expand on a previously briefly covered topic that seems to get entry teams in trouble on a constant basis. Take a journey with us through some real world experience and hard fought lessons.
THMG066 – Hazmat Codes with Jim Jaracz
We may know a few things about Haz Mat, but when we get a question on something that is codes related, we call Jim. Jim knows this stuff cold, and will start to shed some light on the stuff you don’t even know you don’t know.
ATHMG002 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode II
THMG065 – How to Be a Better Entry Technician
In this episode we continue to break down the positions that need to be covered at an emergency with some sage insight.
THMG064 – 6 Tips to Make You a Better Resource Officer
In this episode we give you some pointers on the tasks that lie ahead when you’re put in this position on the scene.
THMG063 – Top 5 Chemicals That Will Hurt You
In this episode we discuss the top 5 chemicals that will hurt us, so bone up on these!
THMG062 – Interview with NFPA Chairman Greg Noll
In our first interview of 2017 we interview Greg Noll who s the chairman of NFPA 472. He sheds some light on the history of this standard and where we are going to be going in the future.
ATHMG001 – Ask the Haz Mat Guys, Episode I
THMG061 – Acute Toxic Classroom Syndrome
In the last episode of the year, we discuss something not completely Haz Mat, but something that I think all of us have had to deal with in the past. Listen in on everything from beginner level pointers to the most hardcore advanced techniques known to man.
THMG060 – Hydrogen Sulfide, Part II
In this episode we begin to explore the most common chemicals that we in the streets respond to. We begin this with Hydrogen Sulfide.
THMG059 – Hydrogen Sulfide, Part I
In this episode we begin to explore the most common chemicals that we in the streets respond to. We begin this with Hydrogen Sulfide.
THMG058 – Phase Changes
In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the change of phase, also known and physical properties and their effects on our operations.
THMG057 – 29 CFR OSHA PPE Selection, Part II
In this continuing series on Haz Mat Law, we explore the reasons why we have and how we should use the PPE we have.
THMG056 – 29 CFR OSHA PPE Selection, Part I
In this continuing series on Haz Mat Law, we explore the reasons why we have and how we should use the PPE we have.
THMG055 – Interview with Dr. Denis Onieal, Deputy Director of the U.S. Fire Administration (Part II)
We finish up our interview with Dr. Denis Onieal who is the Deputy Director of US Fire Administration we discuss where Haz Mat and the Us Fire Service.
THMG054 – Interview with Dr. Denis Onieal, Deputy Director of the U.S. Fire Administration (Part I)
In this interview with Dr. Denis Onieal who is the Deputy Director of US Fire Administration we discuss where Haz Mat and the US Fire Service.
THMG053 – Hazmat Weather with Bob Metcalfe from The Firefighter Podcast
In this episode Bob interview the host of the Firefighters Podcast (and meteorologist) Bob Metcalf and discussed the impact of Weather on Haz Mat Scenes
THMG052 – 49 CFR, Part II
Check out another installment of the law series. Going over the Federal Code of Federal Regulations dealing with Transport and placarding.
THMG051 – 49 CFR, Part I
Check out another installment of the law series. Going over the Federal Code of Federal Regulations dealing with Transport and placarding.
THMG050 – Laws and the Haz Mat Tech, Part II
In this series we are going to review the mind-numbing laws, regulations and standards that pertain to HM techs. Don’t PANIC!!! We’ll make it not hurt…
THMG049 – Laws and the Haz Mat Tech, Part I
In this series we are going to review the mind-numbing laws, regulations and standards that pertain to HM techs. Don’t PANIC!!! We’ll make it not hurt…
THMG048 – APIE, Part V
We’re finishing up the Haz Mat Thought Process that we call APIE.
THMG047 – Interview with Dave DeGregorio, Director of Massachusetts Hazmat
In this impromptu interview with the newly coined Director of Massachusetts Haz Mat, we discuss some of the thoughts on someone leading one of the nation’s largest and busiest Haz Mat Assets.
THMG046 – APIE, Part IV (With Outtakes)
Check it out
THMG045 – APIE, Part III
We keep it rolling on this episode!
THMG044 – APIE, Part II
We continue try to break the incredibly overwhelming task of decision making down to a simple flow better known as APIE. This will be a multi-part series that you won’t want to miss.
THMG043 – APIE, Part I
We try to break the incredibly overwhelming task of decision making down to a simple flow better known as APIE. This will be a multi-part series that you won’t want to miss.
THMG042 – Grounding and Bonding, Part II
In this episode the gang discusses some current topics for the world, and strategic and tactical considerations for this.
THMG041 – Grounding And Bonding, Part I
PART 1 – Mike and Bob explore the terms and theory behind Grounding and Bonding.
THMG040 – PPE Selection Secrets, Part II
In this second episode for the PPE selection we continue to explore the reasons and start to play out some scenarios as to what we wear.
THMG039 – PPE Selection Secrets, Part I
In this episode, Mike and Bobby Discuss the points for consideration for PPE selection, and the reasons why we go into what we go into…
THMG038 – Cryogenics, Part II
Completing this miniseries of Cryogenics, Mike and Bob discuss a growing hazard to operators in the field. Its nice to be cold in the summer?
THMG037 – Cryogenics, Part I
In this miniseries of Cryogenics, Mike and Bob discuss a growing hazard to operators in the field. Its nice to be cold in the summer?
THMG036 – ERG Review with The Firefighter Podcast
In this mash up episode we join forces with Bob Metcalfe from THE FIREFIGHTERS PODCAST and review the brand new ERG and what was improved on. Great refresher for those of you who haven’t taken a look at it for a while!
THMG035 – WMD, Part II
In part two of a two part series on WMD we start discussing and breaking down various terms.
THMG034 – WMD, Part I
In part one of a two part series on WMD we start discussing and breaking down various terms.
THMG033 – Propane, Part II
We finish up the propane topics with some mitigation techniques.
THMG032 – Propane, Part I
In this rather short series, Mike and Bobby discuss propane, and start off the topic with a bang!
THMG031 – DOT 412 Tankers
In this rather short episode, we review one of the over-the-road containers that are prevalent.
THMG030 – Polymerization
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss a technical topic, and really try to keep it simple. How did we do?
THMG029 – Decontamination, Part VI: Hospital Decon with Tony Egan
Finally! Listen in on the final Decon episode with special Guest Tony Egan. Tony has an impressive resume dealing with emergency management in the hospital setting. We’ll discuss the transition of the patient from the ambulance through the hospital.
THMG028 – Decontamination, Part V: EMS with Will Bedoya
In this episode Mike and Bob bring on one of our colleagues from Haz Mat EMS Will Bedoya to discuss what happens with patients and the thoughts on decon from the warm zone to the hospital.
THMG027 – Decontamination, Part IV
In this episode, Mike and Bob sweep up the last crumbs and finish up the final points of decon before we go into EMS and Hospital.
THMG026 – Decontamination, Part III
In this episode Mike and Bob Continue on our journey of discussing the various methods of cleaning nouns.
THMG025 – Decontamination, Part II
In this episode Bob and Mike begin to speak about the different techniques that we employ to decontaminate nouns. Yup, nouns, take a listen.
THMG024 – Decontamination, Part I
In this episode Bob and Mike start off a multi-part series on all aspects of Decontamination. From the whys, all the way to the hospital.
THMG023 – Holiday Findings
In this episode Mike and Bob find out new and possibly exciting things to keep in your mind for the upcoming year.
THMG022 – DOT 407
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss another one of the common over-the road tanks that we see in our responses – the DOT 407. We discuss the specifications and thoughts on the remediation on this possible emergency.
THMG021 – Communications
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss the topic of communicating while in a Hazardous Materials operation.
THMG020a – Interview with Trey Sieger of 908 Devices
In this episode, Bob gets to delve a little deeper into Mass Spectrometry with 908 devices resident expert Trey Sieger.
THMG019 – Wives’ Tales of Haz Mat
In this episode we discuss the stories and “facts” about our line of work, and how sometimes they don’t always add up when put under the microscope.
THMG018 – Mercury Incidents
In this episode we answer a listener request for information on response to incidents involving Mercury.
THMG017 – Meters IV: From Data to Action
In this Episode Mike and Bob put the final piece in the Meters 4 part series. We discuss what the mindset is from the point that you get a number on your display, and the methods and reasons behind what to do.
THMG016 – Metering Techniques and Reading the Numbers
In this Episode Bob and Mike continue on the metering trail with installment #3. In this show we discuss what you do as a tech to actually take a reading, when your meter displays a number, what to do when you don’t have a number, and thoughts on what to.
THMG015 – Advanced Metering
In this episode, Mike and Bob discuss the advanced metering technologies that are available on the market today. Though there may be some heavy science behind the technology, we try to break it down the basics for ease of understanding.
THMG014 – Metering Overview and Basic Sensors
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss the enormous amount of information that this topic is, and the way we will try to explain the technologies and techniques in monitoring in general.
THMG013 – Chemical Suicide
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss the topic of Chemical suicides and the techniques we use in the emergency services to mitigate and keep ourselves safe.
THMG012 – DOT406 Tank Leaks
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss Over-the-road fuel tank trucks and the problems that are associated with them. We sprinkle in a little bit of the nuts and bolts of the liquids carried, some plumbing tips and tactical considerations.
THMG011 – Interview With Jeff Zeintek
For those of you who don’t know who Jeff is, he is the author of HazMat Response: A Field Operations Guide, A book made by Firefighters for Firefighters. Both Bob and Mike have one of these handy little books and love it. He is also a well-rounded Fire Officer and general nice guy.
THMG010 – Solubility
In this episode Mike and Bob go back into the science side of the coin to review a basic, yet very much misunderstood term in Haz Mat. Thanks for listening!
THMG009 – Leaking Fuel Tanks
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss the various ways we remove fuel from leaking tanks and the considerations as to the techniques that are out there. Thanks for listening!
THMG008 – Oxidizers
In this episode Mike and Bob discuss What an oxydizers are and how we interact with them. Thanks for listening!
THMG007 – Radiation
THMG006 – Corrosives
In this episode we discuss the nuts and bolts of Corrosives.
THMG005 – Flammability
In this episode we discuss Flammability and response safety dealing with this hazard. We also discuss a few pertinent news articles from around the globe. Thank you for listening!
THMG004 – Toxics, Part II
In this episode we will be finishing up the remainder of the Toxics section and getting some clarifications of what we are doing..
THMG003 – Toxics, Part I
In this episode we discuss the hazards of Toxics and what they mean to you. We broke this topic into 2 segments.
THMG002 – 12 Tips to Become a Better Hazmat Technician
We explore a few ways we have learned to up your technician game