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The HazMat Guys

The HazMat Guys

Di: Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco
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From a spark of knowledge on a podcast to a comprehensive training hub, we empower responders of all levels in the ever-evolving world of hazmat response. Through hundreds of episodes, online courses, and in-person programs, we bridge the gap between novice and expert, fostering a collaborative community of continuous learning. Together, we equip responders with the skills and knowledge to navigate hazardous situations safely and effectively.Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco Istruzione
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  • Could You Recognize Plague on a Routine Respiratory Call?

    Could You Recognize Plague on a Routine Respiratory Call?
    Oct 16 2026
    Plague is not just a chapter in medieval history. It remains present in animal reservoirs, and a recent unexplained death involving a Russian anti-plague laboratory worker has renewed questions about pneumonic plague. Bobby and Mike discuss what is known, what remains unconfirmed, and why responders should distinguish a possible exposure from evidence of an outbreak.They break down bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, then focus on the operational problem: a serious respiratory call may not initially look unusual. The episode covers exposure history, scene safety, PPE, patient isolation, hospital notification, and the difference between treating infection and decontaminating people or equipment.Episode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain website : https://thehazmatguys.com/Training : https://thehazmatguys.com/training/Contact : https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/Books & ProductsNHERD Volume 1 : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd/NHERD Volume 2 : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/second-edition-national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd2/Are You Compliant? : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/are-you-compliant/Building a HazMat Team : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/building-a-hazmat-team/You Suck at Teaching HazMat : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/you-suck/NERHD: The Game : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/nerhd-the-game/Media NetworkCommand Media Network : https://commandmedianetwork.com/Hazard Class : https://thehazmatguys.com/hazard-class/Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder : https://thehazmatguys.com/industrial-strength-podcast/Merchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/thehazmatguysInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguysLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guysYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehazmatguysOfficial TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudiohttps://inaudio.org/SportRock & Workout
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    26 min
  • Are Bad Instructors Why Everyone Hates HazMat? | THMG0569

    Are Bad Instructors Why Everyone Hates HazMat? | THMG0569
    Oct 9 2026
    Why do firefighters who enjoy hands-on rescue and suppression training often dread hazmat class? The hosts examine how lecture-heavy courses, intimidating jargon, and instructors who confuse showing off with teaching can discourage students before they understand the work.They discuss breaking the cycle of poor instruction, making complex concepts accessible, using humor and discussion effectively, and helping firefighters see hazmat as a problem-solving discipline. Enjoying a subject is not a prerequisite for competence, but the way it is taught can determine whether students engage with it.Key Moments00:00 Why firefighters dislike hazmat trainingEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain website: https://thehazmatguys.com/Training: https://thehazmatguys.com/training/Contact: https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/Books & ProductsNHERD Volume 1: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd/NHERD Volume 2: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/second-edition-national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd2/Are You Compliant?: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/are-you-compliant/Building a HazMat Team: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/building-a-hazmat-team/You Suck at Teaching HazMat: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/you-suck/NERHD: The Game: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/nerhd-the-game/Media NetworkCommand Media Network: https://commandmedianetwork.com/Hazard Class: https://thehazmatguys.com/hazard-class/Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder: https://thehazmatguys.com/industrial-strength-podcast/MerchMerch: https://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehazmatguysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehazmatguysOfficial TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudiohttps://inaudio.org/SportRock & Workout
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    32 min
  • Are Hazmat Meters Making Technicians Worse at Hazmat?

    Are Hazmat Meters Making Technicians Worse at Hazmat?
    Oct 2 2026
    Modern hazmat meters are extraordinarily capable, but are technicians becoming too dependent on them? Mike’s hot take is that the hazmat community is losing some of its command of chemical and physical properties, investigation, and critical thinking as advanced meters increasingly provide the answer.The crew looks at what happens when metering reaches a dead end, why technicians should form a theory before going downrange, and how training can deliberately remove equipment to force problem solving. The goal is not to reject technology. It is to make sure the technician can still connect the dots when the meter fails, gives no useful reading, or the incident falls into the unusual five percent.Key Moments00:00 Mike’s hot take03:20 Are technicians too dependent on meters?08:15 Mastering fundamentals before advanced technology11:02 What happens when the meter gives no answer?15:46 Are we training technicians to depend on meters?17:59 Train without the easy tool21:58 Oxygen deficiency and unknown gases24:14 Next hot take: hazmat deconEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain websiteTrainingContactBooks & ProductsNHERD Volume 1NHERD Volume 2Are You Compliant?Building a HazMat TeamYou Suck at Teaching HazMatNERHD: The GameMedia NetworkCommand Media NetworkHazard ClassIndustrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeOfficial TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudiohttps://inaudio.org/SportRock & Workout
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    25 min
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