The HazMat Guys

By Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco

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,... more

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The podcast currently has 1,042 episodes available.

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September 17, 2021 Premium – THMG305 – Dismantling the presenting paradigm
We’re just getting back from a whirlwind conference and a couple of things caught our attention. Listen to us about what we are seeing on the conference scene and what to do about it.
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Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.
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33min
September 10, 2021 THMG304 – Decon with difficulty
Sometimes when we think of decon we think of removing a specific substance from our body and equipment. But what if its a lot of stuff, and we have nothing to use to do it? Let take

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Episode Overview:In this episode, Bobby Salvesen and Michael Manco, the Hazmat Guys, discuss the challenges of decontamination in situations with limited resources, such as the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. They provide insights on how to conduct effective decontamination when water is scarce, sharing their experiences and innovative solutions to these difficult scenarios. This episode offers practical advice for hazmat teams working in disaster-stricken areas with compromised infrastructure.
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30min
September 10, 2021 THMG304 - Decon with difficulty
Sometimes when we think of decon we think of removing a specific substance from our body and equipment. But what if its a lot of stuff, and we have nothing to use to do it? Let take

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies

Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!

Thanks for listening and watching!

Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
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34min
August 27, 2021 PREMIUM – THMG303 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 2
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.
Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies
Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.
Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.
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Thanks for listening and watching!
Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
There are quite a few reasons why these batteries go south on us.over chargeThese batteries have so much energy density, which is the amount of energy per unit of space, that they really have to be controlled via circuits when they are being charged. A small malfunction in the charging circuitry and the battery will start to fail.Once it starts to fail it is all downhill for that one cell that went bad.Now you may think ok, one cell that is not too bad. Because each cell is about the size of a double A battery. So no biggie right. Well that leads us to the next factor that can produce failure of the battery.HeatAn overheated battery is bad….. Like really bad. And think about why for a moment. Heat is really just another form of energy. These batteries already have so much potential energy stored up in them that the heat or the energy of molecules in motion is too much for the battery to hold and it starts to react to get to a lower energy state.The way these larger batteries like a tesla battery are formed is by taking all these little cells and packing them together and then connecting them with electricity. So when one of these cells fails, they release the energy in the form of heat. Which in turn heats up all the cells surrounding it. If those cells get heated up as well then will produce the same result leading to an exponential growth of cell failure. This is bad. And is known as thermal runawayPhysical damageAnother way to cause these bad boys to lose their temper is to damage the cells. The right amount of damage destroys the balance of energy in the cell and if chemicals both in the cell and outside the cell start to react with each other well that will lead to almost instant fire call. Don't believe us. Youtube lithium battery fire and watch people damage all types of these batteries and the kick ass fireball that it produces.In these batteries that are in cars and other vehicles, an accident is enough physical energy to destroy the cell. And lead to a thermal run away and the condition where firefighters are putting thousands of gallons of water to “put the fire out”News article from nbc news written by Cyrus FarivarIt’s the kind of blaze that veteran Chief Palmer Buck of The Woodlands Township Fire Department in suburban Houston compared to “a trick birthday candle.”On April 17, when firefighters responded to a 911 call at around 9:30 p.m., they came upon a Tesla Model S that had crashed, killing two people, and was now on fire.They extinguished it, but then a small flare shot out of the bottom of the charred hulk. Firefighters quickly put out those flames. Not long after, the car reignited for a third time.“What the heck? How do we make this stop?’” Buck asked his team. They quickly consulted Tesla’s first responder guide and realized that it would take far more personnel and water than they could have imagined. Eight firefighters ultimately spent seven hours putting out the fire. They also used up 28,000 gallons of water — an amount the department normally uses in a month. That same volume of water serves an average American home for nearly two years.By comparison, a typical fire involving an internal combustion car can often be quickly put out with approximately 300 gallons of w...
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27min
August 27, 2021 THMG303 - Lithium Car Battery Fires - Part 2
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies

Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!

Thanks for listening and watching!

Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
...more
27min
August 20, 2021 THMG302 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 1
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies
Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon!
Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

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Episode Overview:
In this episode, Bobby Salvesen and Michael Manco, the Hazmat Guys, dive into the complexities of lithium car battery fires. They explore the science behind these batteries, the reasons they catch fire, and the challenges faced when extinguishing such fires. They aim to provide a better understanding of the potential hazards and effective response strategies to deal with lithium-ion battery fires in vehicles.
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28min
August 20, 2021 THMG302 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 1
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies

Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!

Thanks for listening and watching!
Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
...more
23min
August 20, 2021 THMG302 - Lithium Car Battery Fires - Part 1
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies

Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!

Thanks for listening and watching!

Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
...more
28min
August 20, 2021 THMG303 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 2
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.
Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies
Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.
Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!
Thanks for listening and watching!
Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
There are quite a few reasons why these batteries go south on us.over chargeThese batteries have so much energy density, which is the amount of energy per unit of space, that they really have to be controlled via circuits when they are being charged. A small malfunction in the charging circuitry and the battery will start to fail.Once it starts to fail it is all downhill for that one cell that went bad.Now you may think ok, one cell that is not too bad. Because each cell is about the size of a double A battery. So no biggie right. Well that leads us to the next factor that can produce failure of the battery.HeatAn overheated battery is bad….. Like really bad. And think about why for a moment. Heat is really just another form of energy. These batteries already have so much potential energy stored up in them that the heat or the energy of molecules in motion is too much for the battery to hold and it starts to react to get to a lower energy state.The way these larger batteries like a tesla battery are formed is by taking all these little cells and packing them together and then connecting them with electricity. So when one of these cells fails, they release the energy in the form of heat. Which in turn heats up all the cells surrounding it. If those cells get heated up as well then will produce the same result leading to an exponential growth of cell failure. This is bad. And is known as thermal runawayPhysical damageAnother way to cause these bad boys to lose their temper is to damage the cells. The right amount of damage destroys the balance of energy in the cell and if chemicals both in the cell and outside the cell start to react with each other well that will lead to almost instant fire call. Don't believe us. Youtube lithium battery fire and watch people damage all types of these batteries and the kick ass fireball that it produces.In these batteries that are in cars and other vehicles, an accident is enough physical energy to destroy the cell. And lead to a thermal run away and the condition where firefighters are putting thousands of gallons of water to “put the fire out”News article from nbc news written by Cyrus FarivarIt’s the kind of blaze that veteran Chief Palmer Buck of The Woodlands Township Fire Department in suburban Houston compared to “a trick birthday candle.”On April 17, when firefighters responded to a 911 call at around 9:30 p.m., they came upon a Tesla Model S that had crashed, killing two people, and was now on fire.They extinguished it, but then a small flare shot out of the bottom of the charred hulk. Firefighters quickly put out those flames. Not long after, the car reignited for a third time.“What the heck? How do we make this stop?’” Buck asked his team. They quickly consulted Tesla’s first responder guide and realized that it would take far more personnel and water than they could have imagined. Eight firefighters ultimately spent seven hours putting out the fire. They also used up 28,000 gallons of water — an amount the department normally uses in a month. That same volume of water serves an average American home for nearly two years.By comparison, a typical fire involving an internal combustion car can often be quickly put out with approximately 300 gallons of w...
...more
27min
August 19, 2021 THMG303 – Lithium Car Battery Fires – Part 2
A recent email from a listener sparked a conversation that turned into this double episode. Take a listen and get some intel.

Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave Technologies

Our subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to the website to upgrade your learning by enrolling in the Technician and Specialist levels for even more content.

Register and enroll at THMG e-University here. Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here to get your copy.

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks!

Thanks for listening and watching!

Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!
...more
35min

FAQs about The HazMat Guys:

How many episodes does The HazMat Guys have?

The podcast currently has 1,042 episodes available.

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