The HazMat Guys
Episodes
THMG455 – Words Matter – Part 3
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Whether it be the difference between evaporation and b...
THMG454 – Words Matter – Part 2
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Whether it be the difference between evaporation and b...
THMG453 – NFPA 1994 Deep Dive
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with our buddy Dan Bowen about some often-overlooked aspects of PPE in classes. We dive into intriguing scenarios and the NFPA'...
THMG452 – Safety 4th | Fireworks
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of fireworks, exploring what they're made of, how they work, and what that means for responders. We also b...
THMG451 – Tuning your pool with Science
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having reviewed pool emergencies, let's now shift our focus to the homeowner's viewpoint. How can I make my pool look as blue and stunning as ...
THMG450 – 354 Take 2 – EV Bus Fire
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In August 2022, an episode about a unique EV bus incident was recorded but not published due to a last-minute investigation. The team re-recorded on a...
THMG449 – Pool chemical Response | Part 1
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This idea came from a dear friend on the Haz Mat Happy Hour. Seems like a seasonal issue, tis the season, so we spent sometime on this topic.Thank you...
THMG448 – Mailbag
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2 pieces of mail came in from either the actual email machine or an in-person class question. Take a listen to our in-depth explanation of topics that...
THMG447 – 1994 – Classification & Designation
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An inbound email became the beginning of an investigation and subsequently the seed for a course on suit selection. We take a small section of this co...
THMG446 – Using Behavior Modeling
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What began as a complex drill Mike runs in his courses evolved into a road map to one of the most efficient methods to move safely through an incident...
THMG445 – The Seveso Disaster of 1976 – Part 2
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that start...
THMG444 – The Seveso Disaster of 1976 – Part 1
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that start...
THMG443 – Dry Powder Decon
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got a phone call from a dear friend about a new way of decon and wanted our thoughts. A potentially new product is being put forth on a powder that...
THMG442 – Words Matter – Part 1
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Weather it be the difference between evaporation and b...
THMG441 – CNG Portable Pipelines – Part 2
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob was talking to Chief Dan Baker from New York States OFPC about a recent rash of emergencies on “portable pipelines”. Bob had never heard of th...
THMG440 – CNG Portable Pipelines – Part 1
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob was talking to Chief Dan Baker from New York States OFPC about a recent rash of emergencies on “portable pipelines”. Bob had never heard of th...
THMG439 – Haz Mat for Police | With John Chavette and Billy Daly
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a spate of requests for Haz Mat focused on Law Enforcement mind-set. We review the risk-based response objective to make sure that LE does their...
THMG438 – LNG vs CNG Vehicles – Part 2
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a series of classes on Natural Gas we got some interesting questions on the basics of it. We spent 2 episodes going over the easy stuff. If you ...
THMG437 – LNG vs CNG Vehicles – Part 1
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a series of classes on Natural Gas we got some interesting questions on the basics of it. We spent 2 episodes going over the easy stuff. If you ...
THMG436 – Post Traumatic Stress Debriefing for HM
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to sit down with one of our ace instructors on a topic that deserves more play time: Post traumatic Stress Disorder and Hazmat. An int...
THMG435 – 8+ Tips in Off-Loading a Vehicles Fuel Tank
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After delivering another totally amazing class on Transferring of Fuels a series of questions became a sort of FAQ. Take a listen to the 7, plus 2 Bon...
THMG434 – Battery fires in tunnels?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A question from a class was, “what would we do in a limited ventilation situation like an EV fire in a tunnel?”. Welp, OK, let’s do that.Also, M...
THMG433 – Synthetic Natural Gas and a Mailbag Q
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Both are questions we got recently. Mike was asked on the socials about SNG, which turned out to be something called Synthetic Natural Gas. Bob was as...
THMG432 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 5
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we...
THMG431 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 4
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we...
THMG430 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 3
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we...
THMG429 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 2
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we...
THMG428 – The Psychological Hurdles of HM Techs – Part 1
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well here we are. The rabbit hole that took Bob on quite the chase. 10 Psychological fallacies that we may encounter and deal with. In this episode we...
THMG427 – Mailbag | 2024.1
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A break was needed. Much work was being put into the next series and we needed to take a little bit of a mind break. Lets go through a question that e...
THMG426 – Constant Victory – Part 2
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a heavy lift of Hazmat Terror, we figured we would take a mind-break and discuss some of the finer points of hazmat response survival. We as haz...
THMG425 – Constant Victory – Part 1
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a heavy lift of Hazmat Terror, we figured we would take a mind-break and discuss some of the finer points of hazmat response survival. We as haz...
THMG420a – Improving In-Suit Communications With CavCom
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got our hands on the CavCom TTYE equipment, and we’re so impressed we decided to give it a real-life on-the-air test in front of the company, and...
THMG424 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 4
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with today’s dynamic landscape. Take a listen to this multipart episode. Also, mark your cale...
THMG423 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 3
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with todays dynamic landscape. Take a listen on this multipart episode. Also, mark you calendar...
THMG422 – Liquid Oxygen Study Explained with Andy Byrnes
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to sit down with a good friend, Andy Byrnes, and discuss some interesting facts about the age-old wives’ tale of Liquid Oxygen causi...
THMG421 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 2
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with today’s dynamic landscape. Take a listen to this multipart episode. Also, mark your cale...
THMG420 – Modern Threats of Terror – Part 1
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are trying to contrast the early 2000 hazmat scene with todays dynamic landscape. Take a listen on this multipart episode. Also, mark you calendar...
THMG419 – Tips to Responding to Cylinder Emergencies
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We took the opportunity to explore the down and dirty of cylinder emergencies giving you some assessment ideas and a few real-world tips to get the jo...
THMG418 – Mailbag
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a minute since the last mailbag and we got a bunch of Q’s. In this episode we discuss the 1300 rule, EV Blankets for Lithium-Ion fires a...
THMG415a – The new MX908 Beacon for Area Monitoring
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been digging into emerging technologies and found a cool new edition to the trace detection scene from 908 Devices. In addition to their Aero ...
THMG417 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 3
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at th...
THMG416 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 2
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at th...
THMG415 – Incapacitating Agents – Part 1
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all that is happening in the world, it was time to refresh everyone on a potential that may come to your home time. We take a complete look at th...
THMG414 – Factors that influence chemical dispersion – Part 2
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a detailed look into what makes a plume model work. This is a deep dive and nice to know, but if you’re a nerd, this is a good thing to buil...
THMG413a – Adaptive Atmospheric Correction with RedWave
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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THMG413 – Factors that influence chemical dispersion - Part 1
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a detailed look into what makes a plume model work. This is a deep dive and nice to know, but if you’re a nerd, this is a good thing to buil...
THMG412 – 5 tips for responding to flammable liquids
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We went through the top 5 things that you would want to keep in mind when dealing with flammable liquids. Take a risk-based journey to safety town.Tha...
THMG411 – Doing Hazmat in Inclement Weather – Part 2
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We thought this would be a breeze (get it?!) and we’d be done in one show, but…more is coming on this one. Thanks for listening.Thank you to our s...
THMG410 – Doing Hazmat in Inclement Weather – Part 1
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We thought this would be a breeze (get it?!) and we’d be done in one show, but…more is coming on this one. Thanks for listening.Thank you to our s...
THMG409 – From a Level B to a Level A?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting question from a listener prompted a quick discussion on PPE, but then they threw in the curveball and…well, this happened.Thank you t...
THMG408 - Dusty Safe got you tearing?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to catch up with two of our instructors to talk about a surprisingly common incident dealing with old safes and the WW1 chemical agent...
THMG407 – There’s mercury dripping from the air conditioner?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to sit down with one of our favorites, Lt. John Cassidy from FDNY Haz Mat 1 to discuss an incident from 2015 that we can finally discu...
THMG406 – Energy Response Teams
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We thought we were talking about batteries but took a turn only to find our way at the end. More to come on this topic. You can contact Chris here: C...
THMG405 – When PPE fails – Part 2
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one ...
THMG404 – When PPE fails – Part 1
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one ...
THMG404 – When PPE fails – Part 1
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We do a dive into an interesting case study on a specific chemical, that kills someone. Lots to pull out on this series. This will be a multipart one ...
THMG403 – Tips for a good training facility – Part 2
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were allowed to visit the First Line Tech training facility in Alexandria, VA, and check out the joint. It’s beautiful. And the perfect setting f...
THMG403a – The evolution of Decon with First Line Tech
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Haz Mat Guys got invited to the Training Annex at First Line’s Fredericksburg, VA facility to check out a Bangin facility that is open for use t...
THMG402 – Tips for a good training facility – Part 1
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were allowed to visit the First Line Tech training facility in Alexandria, VA, and check out the joint. It’s beautiful. And the perfect setting f...
Freemium – THMG401 – 10 tips to handle organic peroxides – Part 2
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, you’d have to be blind to not see the major renovations we did on the show, and to celebrate these two episodes are freemium. Also we talk ab...
Freemium – THMG400 – 10 tips to handle organic peroxides – Part 1
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, you’d have to be blind to not see the major renovations we did on the show, and to celebrate these two episodes are freemium. Also we talk ...
THMG399 – Cleaning out the mailbag
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode before the last big reveal we empty out the ol mailbag to start fresh. Q1 – Do all liquefied gases behave the same way?Q2 – W...
THMG397 – Surprise, AZ – ESS Incident breakdown – Part 1
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two line show the descriptionFile for report is hereThank you to our sponsor: First Line TechnologyOur subscription plans are blowing up (not literal...
THMG398 – Surprise, AZ – ESS Incident breakdown – Part 2
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We finally breakdown the UL report on the Surprise, AZ ESS battery incident. Lots of video in this one, so if you’re premium, check it on the web. A...
THMG396 – me/we/them
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener question on the priority of protection for responders. We’re in Baltimore and had to dust off a spare episode, so if it’s a little date...
THMG395 - Mailbag
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mailbag questions
THMG394 – 5+ tips on trucking emergencies
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike did a little dive into “why do we train on highway emergencies” and exposed some shocking truths about the numbers.Thank you to our sponsor: ...
THMG393 - oxygen considerations for the responder - Part 1
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
THMG392a – IMAAC tools explained
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mike got to sit down with the people behind Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC). An exciting, no cost, service avai...
THMG392 – AARF Class preview
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THM391 – An interview
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike recently got interviewed by a high school student. And we took the same interview…Hmmmm.Thank you to our sponsor: First Line TechnologyOur sub...
THMG390 - Mailbag Q’s and HS question
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 met...
THMG389 – FDNY’s first EV fire and a few mailbag Q’s
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THMG388 – Exposure limits – Part 2 – Plus more
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spon...
THMG388 – Exposure limits – Part 2 – Plus more
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spon...
THMG387 – Exposure limits – Part 1
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprisingly first the first time we explore exposure limits and their effects on the worker (you)!Thank you to our sponsor: First Line TechnologyOur ...
THMG387 – Exposure limits – Part 1
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprisingly first the first time we explore exposure limits and their effects on the worker (you)!Thank you to our sponsor: First Line TechnologyOur...
THMG386 – What a grand wine
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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: Firs...
THMG385 – The Lithium Fairies STRIKE AGAIN!
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take another look as some aftercare topics on Batteries.Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. GoreOur subscription plans are blo...
THMG384 – Battery boom and RCRA?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inter...
THMG383 – Chemical suicide incident
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
THMG382 – Random Chemical of the Day – Vinyl Chloride
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 possi...
THMG380 – What’s the guy’s life worth? – Part 1
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 gril...
THMG379 – Can you hotshot a corrosive?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sponsor...
THMG378 – Is Missioned up Ops equal to tech?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THMG377 – Backup team breakdown
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explore a nuanced look into the wording in standards on backup teams and their impact on your operationThank you to our sponsor: First Line Technol...
THMG376 – Interpreting readings – more than one?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
THMG375 – The first 100 minutes (Command)
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
FREEMIUM – THMG374 – Reactions
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We took a shot at doing what all of the cool kids do, react to videos that are sent int to us. We take a look at 2 videos that are quite spectacular.T...
FREE PREMIUM - THMG373 - Reactions
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We took a shot at doing what all of the cool kids do, react to videos that are sent int to us. We take a look at 2 videos that are quite spectacular.T...
THMG372 – Mailbag – Part 3
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing up this heterogeneous mixture of mailbag questions, we answer two.What is the deal with pyrocool and batteries and AP4C uses.Thank you to ou...
THMG371 – Mailbag – Neutralization
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Had a new member email us a bunch of good questions, so we take a stab at 2 of them. Q’s: How do you know the acid involved in neutralization and d...
THMG370 – Mailbag
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This may be the first time we’ve ever done a non-hazmat question and answer. Q’s: I need a solution to allow my Department to record our training...
THMG369 – Finding Hydrogen by not looking for Hydrogen
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. GoreOur subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrad...
THMG368 – Fake RDX?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting incident FROM ANOTHER DEPARTMENT led techs to suspect their meter was fibbing to them, but the world was coming anyway.Thank you to our...
THMG367 – The first 100 minutes – Part 3
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike broke down the excellent document on the first 100 minutes of a nuclear event. This will be a multi-episode exploration of this document and give...
THMG366 – Using props
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AUDIO ISSUE: Bob had a bleed over with Mike on the show. We tried to fix, not perfect.During some recent training, we began to think about reliance on...
THMG365 – The first 100 minutes – Part 2
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike broke down the excellent document on the first 100 minutes of a nuclear event. This will be a multi-episode exploration of this document and give...
THMG364 - the first 100 minutes - Part 1
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike broke down the excellent document on the first 100 minutes of a nuclear event. This will be a multi-episode exploration of this document and give...
THMG363 - Mailbag from Episode 362
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The genesis of Episode 362 emailed us back and gave a great description of the incident and an interesting analysis. Bob replied and…well…a show w...