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The HazMat Guys
by Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco
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Explosives, Liquid Oxygen, and the Hazmat Myths We Still Teach
October 23, 2026 · 35 minHazmat rules can survive for decades without anyone checking whether they are true. Bobby and Mike talk with Jesse Taylor about liquid oxygen stories, old picric acid, explosives, radio transmissions, and the risks of applying Raman or…
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Could You Recognize Plague on a Routine Respiratory Call?
October 16, 2026 · 26 minPlague is not just a chapter in medieval history. It remains present in animal reservoirs, and a recent unexplained death involving a Russian anti-plague laboratory worker has renewed questions about pneumonic plague. Bobby and Mike…
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Are Bad Instructors Why Everyone Hates HazMat? | THMG0569
October 9, 2026 · 32 minWhy do firefighters who enjoy hands-on rescue and suppression training often dread hazmat class? The hosts examine how lecture-heavy courses, intimidating jargon, and instructors who confuse showing off with teaching can discourage…
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Are Hazmat Meters Making Technicians Worse at Hazmat?
October 2, 2026 · 25 minModern hazmat meters are extraordinarily capable, but are technicians becoming too dependent on them? Mike’s hot take is that the hazmat community is losing some of its command of chemical and physical properties, investigation, and…
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Your PowerPoint Is Not the Instructor
September 25, 2026 · 31 minWhat separates a knowledgeable hazmat technician from an effective instructor? Bobby, Jake, and the crew talk about moving beyond slide-reading and turning technical information into something students can actually understand, retain, and…
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Is 40 Hours Enough to Make a Competent Hazmat Technician?
September 18, 2026 · 34 minA 40-hour hazmat technician course may meet a minimum requirement, but Bob, Mike, and Jake question whether it can realistically produce field-ready competency. They break down the difference between covering material and actually…
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How 9/11 Changed Hazmat Response for the Next 25 Years
September 11, 2026 · 38 minTwenty-five years after September 11, Bobby and Mike are joined by FDNY HazMat 1 Lieutenant John Cassidy and retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit member Mike Kenny to look at how 9/11 changed hazmat response. The discussion follows the…
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Hot Takes: Are Hazmat Teams Moving Too Slowly?
September 4, 2026 · 30 minHazmat response is supposed to be deliberate, but has “slow down” become an excuse for unnecessary delay? The crew challenges the idea that every hazmat incident should automatically move at a crawl, especially during the early stages when…
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Magic Mushroom Grow Labs: How Dangerous Are They Really? | THMG563
August 28, 2026 · 33 minWhat happens when a hazmat team walks into a magic mushroom lab? In this episode, Bob and Jake break down psilocybin mushroom grow operations and what firefighters, hazmat technicians, and law enforcement need to know. They cover how magic…
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A dip into the ‘ol mailbag | Part II
August 21, 2026 · 22 minWe discuss when Level A protection may actually be the wrong choice, why hazmat incidents often become command problems instead of purely chemistry problems, and which hazmat situations are the most concerning. The conversation focuses on…
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A dip into the ‘ol mailbag | Part I
August 14, 2026 · 22 minPulling from the podcast mailbag, we break down how responders think through chemical identification, initial isolation, and early hazmat decision-making during an incident. We also discuss atmospheric monitoring and the common meter-use…
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Battery issue in Warwick with Wayne Melton | Part II
August 7, 2026 · 33 minWayne walks through an interesting real-world event that offers plenty to think about for anyone involved in response, training, or emergency services. The conversation highlights how much can be learned from actual calls and why it’s…
About the show
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, and in-person programs, we bridge the gap between novice and expert, fostering a collaborative community of continuous learning. Together, we equip responders with the skills and knowledge to navigate hazardous situations safely and effectively.