In episode, we discuss the newly-minted NFPA 1072.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike dive into NFPA 1072, the standard for hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction emergency response personnel competencies. The hosts provide an overview of the NFPA 1072 standard, its relationship with NFPA 472, and the significance of this standard for HAZMAT responders at all levels. The episode focuses on the introduction to the standard and the awareness level, setting the stage for deeper dives in future episodes.

With the NFPA 1072 coming out recently, we spend some time researching the best of the new standard and bringing it all together for you to soak in the goodness. Take a listen to part one of this series here!

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In this episode we were fortunate enough to run across someone we never knew we wanted to meet, and chat about a topic that we didn’t know we needed to know. We discuss the needs for cost recovery and how to start your team off in the right direction.

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In this episode, we discuss the need for cost recovery and how to start your team in the right direction with John Scott, who retired from the Jacksonville, Florida fire department.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike sit down with John Scott, a former captain of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department, to discuss the often-overlooked but critical aspect of cost recovery in the fire service. John shares his expertise on how departments can recover costs associated with hazardous materials incidents, the importance of consistency in applying cost recovery practices, and the challenges departments face in balancing cost recovery with maintaining good relationships with the community.

This bonus episode is cram packed with brilliant takeaways. Dan Bowen from Dupont explains the process of obtaining an NFPA certification and what each one means. Lots to be learned in this episode.

Dan Bowen is currently a Technical Marketing Specialist for DuPont Safety & Construction. In this role, Dan helps educate the safety industry about standards, hazards and protective materials used to protect industrial workers and first responders against chemical and fire hazards. Dan speaks extensively on these topics and utilizes the DuPont™ Thermo-Man® demonstration unit to educate safety professionals and wearers on the performance characteristics of various industrial garment systems.

He has worked for DuPont since 1990 and has held positions in technical marketing, product management, sales and research and development across a variety of businesses.  

Dan received his B.S. degree in from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1984.

To learn more about DuPont protective apparel and NFPA standards visit:

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Click on the NFPA certification link on the left navigation bar.

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We sit down with the big brains from the New York State Fire Academy and talk to them about their pet project - Ethanol. We learn some interesting facts about the transport and some ideas on how to extinguish the fires that are coming!

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In part one of a two-part series, Mike talks to David Lesak, who’s on staff at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. Mike was there for the Chemistry for the Fire Responder event.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike begin a deep dive into the history and evolution of HAZMAT response with Dave Lesak, a veteran instructor at the National Fire Academy. Dave shares his experiences from the early days of hazardous materials handling, detailing how the field has evolved from a "Wild West" scenario into the more structured and regulated discipline it is today. This episode is the first of a two-part series, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the challenges and developments that shaped modern HAZMAT practices.

We go this question from a loyal listener and thought that there are many scenarios that this would be beneficial to unpack on the show.

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In his second appearance on this show, Paul Rogers answers a listener question that was sent to us from Captain Rich Nudd. Paul discusses the gasses liberated and the firefighting aspects of dealing with this type of emergency.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike discuss the complex and evolving topic of energy storage systems (ESS) and lithium-ion batteries with Paul Rogers, a lieutenant from the New York City Fire Department. They dive into the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, the toxic gases released during fires, and the appropriate firefighting techniques and protective measures to employ. This episode provides critical insights for first responders who may encounter these systems in the field.

In his second appearance on this show, Paul Rogers answers a listener question that was sent to us from Captain Rich Nudd. Paul goes into the gases liberated and the firefighting aspects of dealing with this type of emergency

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