We got a chance to sit down with one of our favorites, Lt. John Cassidy from FDNY Haz Mat 1 to discuss an incident from 2015 that we can finally discuss. Here are the articles mentioned:Article 1 (https://nypost.com/2018/11/29/high-levels-of-toxic-mercury-found-in-home-of-suspected-poison-victims-fdny/)Article 2 (https://nypost.com/2018/12/03/mom-testifies-about-horrors-of-allegedly-being-poisoned-by-ac-installer/)Article 3 (https://nypost.com/2018/12/10/judge-clears-air-conditioning-installer-accused-of-poisoning-family/)Article 4 (https://queenseagle.com/all/2018/12/10/ac-installer-keeps-his-cool-as-judge-acquits-in-mercury-poisoning-case)Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology (http://www.firstlinetech.com/eds)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 (https://www.thmgeuniversity.com/). Courses being added weekly! Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT68SWW) to get your copy. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. (https://itunes.apple.com/review?id=1063149340&type=Podcast) Thanks!Thanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!

THMG407 – There’s mercury dripping from the air conditioner?

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We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that started the ball rolling on legislation and right-to-know. Check it out!PLUS: A bonus form ou...

THMG445 – The Seveso Disaster of 1976 – Part 2

We take a detailed look at a “long ago” hazardous materials incident that we only recently began to read about. This was pre-everything that started the ball rolling on legislation and right-to-know. Check it out!Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 ES...

THMG444 – The Seveso Disaster of 1976 – Part 1

We got a phone call from a dear friend about a new way of decon and wanted our thoughts. A potentially new product is being put forth on a powder that will decon and is non-toxic. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on it.Also, June 5, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring (someone, they haven’t committed yet, LOL) which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:KULR TechnologyA great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out here (https://kulrtechnology.com/safe-case/).ObexionAGAnother tremendous battery containment product that is making storage safer check it here (https://www.labelmaster.com/obexionag?utm_source=THMG&utm_medium=websitedgeologo&utm_campaign=THMG-Referral)Industrial Emergency Council (IEC)Providing great training for great folks. Check them out here. (https://iectraining.org/)Just in case you've been hiding under a rock, we’re now out and about doing in-person training. Don’t let your agency miss out on this act! Click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/course-catalog/) to see our expanding catalog of offerings, or you can skip right to the chase, and click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/training-request/) to get the ball rolling.If you would like to advertise with us, click here (https://mailchi.mp/thehazmatguys/signup) to get on our mailing list and find out about what we can offer to get your company's message in front of more eyes.You can get even more content than the audio-only version you are enjoying here! Upgrade your account to go PREMIUM to get the video, early release, and monthly happy hour with us by clicking here (https://thehazmatguys.com/go-premium/).Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT68SWW) to get your copy.Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. (https://itunes.apple.com/review?id=1063149340&type=Podcast) Thanks!Follow us on the socials:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheHazMatGuys)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguys/?hl=en)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guys)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHazMatGuys)Thanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!™Podcast Episode ShownotesEpisode Title: The Hazmat Guys: Innovations and Insights in DecontaminationEpisode OverviewThis episode dives deep into the practicalities and potential pitfalls of innovative decontamination techniques, particularly focusing on dry powder decontamination. The hosts discuss real-world applications, theoretical promises versus practical outcomes, and safety implications of new decon products.Segment Breakdown and Timestamps·        00:00:19 - Introduction to Hazmat Incidents and Training NeedsThe hosts discuss the statistics of hazmat incidents and emphasize the importance of advanced training to prevent such occurrences.·        00:01:05 - The Hazmat Guys Training ApproachDetailed explanation of their three-step training module aimed at enhancing team capabilities with practical experiences.

THMG443 – Dry Powder Decon

A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Weather it be the difference between evaporation and boiling or organic or inorganic. This will be a multipart series that is going to be broken up and published periodically.In this episode is: ORGANIC vs INORGANIC and PHASE CHANGE WORDSAlso, May 1, 2024 at 1930 EST is our long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Bill Hand which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:KULR TechnologyA great new battery technology that is exciting the community, check it out here (https://kulrtechnology.com/safe-case/).ObexionAGAnother tremendous battery containment product that is making storage safer check it here (https://www.labelmaster.com/obexionag)Industrial Emergency Council (IEC)Providing great training for great folks. Check them out here. (https://iectraining.org/)Just in case you've been hiding under a rock, we’re now out and about doing in-person training. Don’t let your agency miss out on this act! Click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/course-catalog/) to see our expanding catalog of offerings, or you can skip right to the chase, and click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/hireus/) to get the ball rolling.If you would like to advertise with us, click here (https://mailchi.mp/thehazmatguys/signup) to get on our mailing list and find out about what we can offer to get your company's message in front of more eyes.You can get even more content than the audio-only version you are enjoying here! Upgrade your account to a Technician or Specialist to get the video, early release, and monthly happy hour with us by clicking here (https://thehazmatguys.com/store/).Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT68SWW) to get your copy.Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. (https://itunes.apple.com/review?id=1063149340&type=Podcast) Thanks!Follow us on the socials:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheHazMatGuys)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguys/?hl=en)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guys)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHazMatGuys)Thanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!™﻿

THMG442 – Words Matter – Part 1

Bob was talking to Chief Dan Baker from New York States OFPC about a recent rash of emergencies on “portable pipelines”. Bob had never heard of this and was intrigued, so we naturally brought him and Chief Massaro from Schenectady Fire Department and FPS Chris Gould to explain this and break down 2 of these emergencies. The visuals in these 2 episodes are so good we’re making this FREEMIUM. So, watch rather than listen, if possible.Also, May 1st, 2024 at 1930 Est is another long form episode of the After Action Report Podcast featuring Bill Hand which will be streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Comments will be on!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Industrial Emergency Council (IEC)Providing great training for great folks. Check them out here. (https://iectraining.org/)Just in case you've been hiding under a rock, we’re now out and about doing in-person training. Don’t let your agency miss out on this act! Click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/course-catalog/) to see our expanding catalog of offerings, or you can skip right to the chase, and click here (https://thehazmatguys.com/hireus/) to get the ball rolling.If you would like to advertise with us, click here (https://mailchi.mp/thehazmatguys/signup) to get on our mailing list and find out about what we can offer to get your company's message in front of more eyes.You can get even more content than the audio-only version you are enjoying here! Upgrade your account to a Technician or Specialist to get the video, early release, and monthly happy hour with us by clicking here (https://thehazmatguys.com/store/).Our hazardous materials training manual is finally available on Amazon! Click here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT68SWW) to get your copy.Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. (https://itunes.apple.com/review?id=1063149340&type=Podcast) Thanks!﻿Follow us on the socials:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheHazMatGuys)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguys/?hl=en)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guys)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHazMatGuys)Thanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!™ Episode OverviewIn part two of our exploration into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Portable Pipelines, we continue our insightful discussion with Chief Dan Baker, Chief Dave Massaro, and Fire Protection Specialist Chris Gould. This episode dives deeper into the technicalities, challenges, and real-world incident responses involving CNG, augmented with video analyses that offer a rare glimpse into the dynamics of such emergencies. Segment Breakdown and Timestamps- 00:00:18 - Introduction to the episode and guests.- 00:00:42 - Recap of the incidents discussed in Schenectady and the introduction to video analysis.- 00:01:16 - Detailed discussion on handling tanks individually in a cascade system damaged during an accident.- 00:02:11 - Insights into the on-site decision-making process and the complexities involved in managing such incidents.

THMG407 – There’s mercury dripping from the air conditioner?

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