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In this episode, Mike sits down with Bob to explore how AI can be applied in today's response landscape. Even if you're already working with AI, there's a good chance you'll discover some fresh insights along the way.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 Solutions (FSS)Fire 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 & RESOURCESthehazmatguys.comthehazmatguys.com/trainingthehazmatguys.com/contactBOOKS & PRODUCTSNHERD Volume 1 — linkNHERD Volume 2 — linkAre You Compliant? — linkBuilding a HazMat Team — linkYou Suck at Teaching HazMat — linkNERHD: The Game — linkMEDIA NETWORKHazard Class — linkIndustrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder — linkMERCHthehazmatguys.com/storeFOLLOWFacebook — linkInstagram — linkLinkedIn — linkYouTube — linkDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™

Rigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders operating in unknown environments. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in challenging samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform builds on years of hazmat and public safety experience with expanded accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.More info: 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 delivers rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.More info: defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices is redefining chemical analysis with simple handheld tools addressing critical health and safety challenges, including fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial chemicals, and global security threats. Responders rely on these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of hazards—bulk or trace—at the point of need.More info: 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 keeping toxic gas levels within safe limits.Learn more: ObexionFRFire Suppression Solutions (FSS)Based in Slinger, Wisconsin, Fire Suppression Solutions is the U.S. master distributor for multiple advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires through validated testing. Products include solutions rated for A & B fires and BSI-tested across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.More info: Fire Suppression Solutions Training & ResourcesHazMatters Training: Course catalog | Online courses | Schedule a consultBooks & ProductsNHERD Vol. 1 & 2 | Are You Compliant? | Building a HazMat Team | You Suck at Teaching HazMat | NERHD: The GameMedia NetworkHazard Class | Industrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchSupport the network: ShopConnectFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™

Rigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders operating in unknown environments. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in challenging samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform builds on years of hazmat and public safety experience with expanded accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.More info: 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 delivers rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.More info: defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices is redefining chemical analysis with simple handheld tools addressing critical health and safety challenges, including fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial chemicals, and global security threats. Responders rely on these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of hazards—bulk or trace—at the point of need.More info: 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 keeping toxic gas levels within safe limits.Learn more: ObexionFRFire Suppression Solutions (FSS)Based in Slinger, Wisconsin, Fire Suppression Solutions is the U.S. master distributor for multiple advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires through validated testing. Products include solutions rated for A & B fires and BSI-tested across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.More info: Fire Suppression Solutions Training & ResourcesHazMatters Training: Course catalog | Online courses | Schedule a consultBooks & ProductsNHERD Vol. 1 & 2 | Are You Compliant? | Building a HazMat Team | You Suck at Teaching HazMat | NERHD: The GameMedia NetworkHazard Class | Industrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchSupport the network: ShopConnectFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™

After hearing about a recent conflagration in Warwick, NY, we went and did a little research on some of the recent ones and the outcomes from them. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Rigaku Rigaku Analytical Devices provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders who face the unknown.  Rigaku’s 1064 nm Raman technology reducesfluorescence interference, helping responders identify chemicals in under a minute, even in challenging samples. Rigaku’s new, fourth-generation platform buildson years of experience with hazmat and public safety users, offering expanded accessory support to help teams assess hazards even quicker and safer.  For more information, visit www.rigakuanalytical.com.Teledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for a safe location. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips security professionals, responders, and military personnel with reliable, real-time detection tools designed for mobile, fixed, or covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to networked autonomousbio-monitors, our technology ensures fast threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment. For more information, visit defense.flir.com. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices torapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealingwith lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe.The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. FSS Fire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changingsolutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires.  Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up.  To learn moreabout this and their other lifesaving products, visit FireSuppression Solutions.  A and B fires,  BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’re looking for the best training around, Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Check out our online courses.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more informationto make some moves on this market. Let’s get your message out there.Hey NERDs! Get your know on: NHERD Volume 1, NHERD2Volume 2,  Are You Compliant?? Building A Hazmat Team, You Suck At Teaching HazMat, NERHD The GameNew Shows Under the Haz Mat Guys Media Umbrella: Hazard Class Show, Industrial Strength Show | Haz Mat HarderConference, You Say? Mark your calendars: February 3-5, 2026. Introducing... The Southern Most Hazmat Conference! Click HERE to book your spot today!Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, andmore with some killer swag. Shop now.Follow uson the socials: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTubeThanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detects 7-OH - something we hadn't come across before. After doing some digging, we thought it'd be worth sharing what we learned since you'll likely start seeing this substance out there. Tune in to hear more!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detects 7-OH - something we hadn't come across before. After doing some digging, we thought it'd be worth sharing what we learned since you'll likely start seeing this substance out there. Tune in to hear more!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow that advice ourselves. In this episode, we dig into how your senses might actually help you out in certain situations. Give it a listen!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow that advice ourselves. In this episode, we dig into how your senses might actually help you out in certain situations. Give it a listen!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

This episode features a chat with Ralph Supa from Cervitas, where we dive into what makes leadership in hazmat situations unique compared to leading on the fire ground. Ralph shares real-life stories about how mentoring evolves into leadership, along with a few other practical insights you’ll want to hear. Give it a listen!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

A listener emailed us asking about the practice of washing up after a fire when using firefighting gear, and how that compares to using chemical protective clothing. We dig into the topic and see if this trend really lives up to the hype.Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We're catching up with our friend Pat from StasheD Training, who shares some fresh takes on batteries - this time, looking at the engineering side rather than just the chemistry.Website: StacheD TrainingYouTube: @stacheDTrainingThank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out.908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training?Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

It might sound surprising, but we invited our friends Chris Pfaff from PHRT Training and Patrick Durham from Stached Training - experts in staff training - to talk about a possible new DOT category just for batteries.Website: StacheD TrainingYouTube: @stacheDTrainingThank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out.908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training?Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Hey BOOK NERDs!Our latest book, Building A Hazmat Team just dropped. Grab it while it’s on sale for the next few weeks. Need More? Complete your set here:NHERD Volume 1 NHERD2 (National Hazmat Emergency Response Drills)Are You Compliant?? Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

During our recording of DOT class 9, we realized we missed talking about the dangerous placard. So, we bumped a few episodes and made sure to cover all the details about DOT class dangerous in this one. Tune in for the full scoop!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

In this special bonus episode, we chat with Gwyn Winfield and Zoe Rutherford from CBRNE magazine about new global threats. We're aiming to bring you these updates every few months, so tune in to stay informed and get a fresh perspective on what's going on around the world.Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out.908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training?Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

This episode dives into the often-overlooked "miscellaneous" section of DOT transports. Even though it covers everything that doesn’t fit in the main categories, there’s a lot more to it than you might think. Join us as we break it all down together.Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com. FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.  UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteriesHazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training?Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAGSupport THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now.Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

This episode is all about corrosives - we chat about what they are, the different names they go by, and how to deal with them safely. We’re putting the spotlight on how to transport these substances, so if you’re curious about the ins and outs, you’re in the right place. And if you want more background, check out our earlier deep-dive episodes!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Hey BOOK NERDs! Our latest book, Building A Hazmat Team just dropped. Grab it while it’s on sale for the next few weeks. Need More? Complete your set here:Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We caught up with some folks from 908 Devices to chat about their lineup of chemical identification tools and dive into what makes VipIR such a game-changer. This episode is definitely worth a listen!Check them out at https://info.908devices.com/chemidtoolbox or email them for more info at mailto:info@908devices.comHazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Hey BOOK NERDs! Our latest book, Building A Hazmat Team just dropped. Grab it while it’s on sale for the next few weeks. Need More? Complete your set here:NHERD Volume 1 NHERD2 (National Hazmat Emergency Response Drills)Are You Compliant?? New Shows Under the Haz Mat Guys Media Umbrella:Hazard Class Show Industrial Strength Show | Haz Mat Harder Conference, You Say? You know us at The HazMat Guys—never satisfied with the status quo. We’re all about bringing the freshest products, tech, and training to YOU, our hazmat community. Our latest obsession? Conferences. Sure, many are average, a few are good, but we’re aiming to make one that’s great. Mark your calendars: February 3-5, 2026. Introducing... The Southern Most Hazmat Conference! Get ready for something a little different, a lot more exciting, and definitely worth the trip. Registration is open filling up quick. Click HERE to book your spot today!Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which covers radioactives. Radioactives involve a lot of information. So dig in with us and enjoy.Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which covers radioactives. Radioactives involve a lot of information. So dig in with us and enjoy.Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out.908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training?Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

This episode dives further into DOT 6, all about Poisons. Mike had to step out last minute because of our busy training schedule, so it’s just Bob flying solo this time. Tune in for some great insights!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™