Episode Overview

In this second part of the "Triple Threat Calls" series, hosts Steve, Jeff, and Randy dive into the final and arguably most hazardous scenario of a multi-chemical response: a compromised set of drums containing trichloroacetyl chloride. With their signature humor and field expertise, the team recounts the risks, strategies, and technical decisions they faced during this particularly challenging hazmat call.

Segment Breakdown & Timestamps

0:29 – 1:29 | Intro and Hosts Check-In

• Casual banter between Steve, Jeff, and Randy

• Recap of previous episode's covered chemicals: TMP and Pyridine

1:30 – 3:11 | Incident Context

• Arrival to find not one but three simultaneous hazmat scenarios

• Introduction of DIBAL (Diisobutylaluminum Hydride) as a nearby threat

3:12 – 4:28 | Hazard Overview

• Discussion of DIBAL's moisture sensitivity and explosive potential

• Identification of the actual leaking substance: trichloroacetyl chloride

4:29 – 6:13 | Drum Condition and Visual Assessment

• Blistering paint, bottom chime leaks, and compromised integrity

• Image references (top/bottom of drums, seal cap damage)

6:14 – 9:44 | Response Strategy & Safety Concerns

• Decision to overpack all six damaged drums

• Concerns over drum stability and risk of rupture during movement

• DIBAL determined to be in a returned (mostly empty) cylinder

9:45 – 11:30 | PPE and Entry Plan

• Full Level B suits with SCBAs

• Pre-staging of overpacks and spill pallets

11:41 – 16:17 | Tactical Execution

• Forklift and pallet jack usage

• Real-time adjustments due to equipment constraints

• Step-by-step drum relocation and overpacking

16:18 – 19:48 | Air Supply and Entry Team Management

• 47-minute on-air operation

• Efficient team handoff and vermiculite application

19:49 – 24:24 | Tools of the Trade

• Deep dive into spill containment pallets and vermiculite

• Safety advantages and absorbency properties

24:25 – 28:04 | SCBA Usage and Team Advantages

• Benefits of 60-minute bottles vs. standard

• Reduced team fatigue and fewer rotations

28:05 – 30:35 | Staffing Strengths and Mutual Aid

• Importance of having a large, well-trained team

• Comparison with municipal hazmat capabilities

30:36 – 33:32 | Wrap-Up and Future Plans

• Reflection on lessons learned and tools used

• Tease for next episode featuring a special guest and mini-series on storage container failures