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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, 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.
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- 3 weeks ago35 min
Explosives, Liquid Oxygen, and the Hazmat Myths We Still Teach
Hazmat 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 FTIR analysis to energetic materials. They examine how real hazards become exaggerated or misunderstood as stories pass between responders and instructors.The practical question is how to teach and make decisions when firsthand experience is limited. Jesse makes the case for primary research, documented experience, and controlled training instead of repeating an unverified story. A procedure working once does not mean it was safe.Episode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain website: https://thehazmatguys.com/Training: https://thehazmatguys.com/training/Contact: https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/Books & ProductsNHERD Volume 1: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd/NHERD Volume 2: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/second-edition-national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd2/Are You Compliant?: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/are-you-compliant/Building a HazMat Team: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/building-a-hazmat-team/You Suck at Teaching HazMat: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/you-suck/NERHD: The Game: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/nerhd-the-game/Media NetworkCommand Media Network: https://commandmedianetwork.com/Hazard Class: https://thehazmatguys.com/hazard-class/Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder: https://thehazmatguys.com/industrial-strength-podcast/Merchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehazmatguysInstagram: https://www.instagram
- 4 weeks ago26 min
Could You Recognize Plague on a Routine Respiratory Call?
Plague 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 discuss what is known, what remains unconfirmed, and why responders should distinguish a possible exposure from evidence of an outbreak.They break down bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, then focus on the operational problem: a serious respiratory call may not initially look unusual. The episode covers exposure history, scene safety, PPE, patient isolation, hospital notification, and the difference between treating infection and decontaminating people or equipment.Episode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain website : https://thehazmatguys.com/Training : https://thehazmatguys.com/training/Contact : https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/Books & ProductsNHERD Volume 1 : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd/NHERD Volume 2 : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/second-edition-national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd2/Are You Compliant? : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/are-you-compliant/Building a HazMat Team : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/building-a-hazmat-team/You Suck at Teaching HazMat : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/you-suck/NERHD: The Game : https://thehazmatguys.com/product/nerhd-the-game/Media NetworkCommand Media Network : https://commandmedianetwork.com/Hazard Class : https://thehazmatguys.com/hazard-class/Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder : https://thehazmatguys.com/industrial-strength-podcast/Merchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/thehazmatguysInstagram : <a href="https://www.inst
- Oct 9, 202632 min
Are Bad Instructors Why Everyone Hates HazMat? | THMG0569
Why 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 students before they understand the work.They discuss breaking the cycle of poor instruction, making complex concepts accessible, using humor and discussion effectively, and helping firefighters see hazmat as a problem-solving discipline. Enjoying a subject is not a prerequisite for competence, but the way it is taught can determine whether students engage with it.Key Moments00:00 Why firefighters dislike hazmat trainingEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain website: https://thehazmatguys.com/Training: https://thehazmatguys.com/training/Contact: https://thehazmatguys.com/contact/Books & ProductsNHERD Volume 1: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd/NHERD Volume 2: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/second-edition-national-emergency-response-hazmat-drills-nerhd2/Are You Compliant?: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/are-you-compliant/Building a HazMat Team: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/building-a-hazmat-team/You Suck at Teaching HazMat: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/you-suck/NERHD: The Game: https://thehazmatguys.com/product/nerhd-the-game/Media NetworkCommand Media Network: https://commandmedianetwork.com/Hazard Class: https://thehazmatguys.com/hazard-class/Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder: https://thehazmatguys.com/industrial-strength-podcast/MerchMerch: https://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehazmatguysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehazmatguysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haz-mat-guysYouTube: <a href="https://www.y
- Oct 2, 202625 min
Are Hazmat Meters Making Technicians Worse at Hazmat?
Modern 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 critical thinking as advanced meters increasingly provide the answer.The crew looks at what happens when metering reaches a dead end, why technicians should form a theory before going downrange, and how training can deliberately remove equipment to force problem solving. The goal is not to reject technology. It is to make sure the technician can still connect the dots when the meter fails, gives no useful reading, or the incident falls into the unusual five percent.Key Moments00:00 Mike’s hot take03:20 Are technicians too dependent on meters?08:15 Mastering fundamentals before advanced technology11:02 What happens when the meter gives no answer?15:46 Are we training technicians to depend on meters?17:59 Train without the easy tool21:58 Oxygen deficiency and unknown gases24:14 Next hot take: hazmat deconEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain websiteTrainingContactBooks & ProductsNHERD Volume 1NHERD Volume 2Are You Compliant?Building a HazMat TeamYou Suck at Teaching HazMatNERHD: The GameMedia NetworkCommand Media NetworkHazard ClassIndustrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeOfficial TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudio<a
- Sep 25, 202631 min
Your PowerPoint Is Not the Instructor
What 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 use.They break down PowerPoint as a supporting tool, the importance of a deliberate story arc, classroom versus hands-on instruction, teaching critical concepts from multiple angles, and why engagement matters. The core idea is simple: the instructor is not the hero of the lesson. The instructor is the guide who translates information into action.Key Moments00:00 Why every suspicious powder is white03:06 Teaching beyond the PowerPoint07:57 What a good slide deck should do12:19 Build a story arc for the lesson18:28 Classroom vs. hands-on instruction23:40 Information, entertainment, and engagement26:46 The instructor is the guide, not the hero28:14 Turning information into actionEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain websiteTrainingContactBooks & ProductsNHERD Volume 1NHERD Volume 2Are You Compliant?Building a HazMat TeamYou Suck at Teaching HazMatNERHD: The GameMedia NetworkCommand Media NetworkHazard ClassIndustrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudiohttps://inaudio.org/SportRock & Workout
- Sep 18, 202634 min
Is 40 Hours Enough to Make a Competent Hazmat Technician?
A 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 developing knowledge, proficiency, and competency, then compare longer training models and the need to tailor instruction to local hazards.The discussion then shifts to instructor quality. Technical expertise is only part of the job. A strong lead instructor also has to engage the room, explain difficult concepts from multiple angles, recognize when students are not understanding, and keep teaching even when the PowerPoint or AV system fails.Key Moments00:00 - Hot Takes and Episode Setup03:15 - The Case Against a 40-Hour Technician Course05:14 - Why Hazmat Competency Takes More Time10:30 - Building Training Time Around Competency13:46 - Training for Local Hazards and Real-World Needs17:23 - Finding the Right Length for Tech School23:16 - What Makes a Good Hazmat Instructor?30:11 - Why Teaching Can Build Better TechniciansEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain websiteTrainingContactBooks & ProductsNHERD Volume 1NHERD Volume 2Are You Compliant?Building a HazMat TeamYou Suck at Teaching HazMatNERHD: The GameMedia NetworkCommand Media NetworkHazard ClassIndustrial Strength: Haz Mat HarderMerchhttps://thehazmatguys.com/store/#materialsFollowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeOfficial TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music Credit<
- Sep 11, 202638 min
How 9/11 Changed Hazmat Response for the Next 25 Years
Twenty-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 rapid expansion of funding, training, WMD preparedness, analytical technology, PPE, FEMA USAR capability, and the outside schools that helped rebuild experience after the devastating loss of hazmat personnel.They also examine the growing pains that came with new money and new equipment, the evolution of fire and law enforcement cooperation, and why younger technicians often became the best carriers of new ideas back into their organizations. The result is a candid look at how far hazmat preparedness has come in 25 years, what capabilities are beginning to fade, and why continued training and interagency cooperation still matter.Key Moments00:00 Sponsors and Opening03:47 How 9/11 Accelerated Hazmat07:20 Funding, Bhopal, Sarin and Anthrax10:32 Fire and Police Learn to Work Together12:33 When Lab Technology Came to the Street15:58 How Hazmat PPE Evolved24:39 Why Outside Training Changed the Culture30:16 Decon, Funding and Modern Preparedness33:39 Is the Country Better Prepared Today?Episode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.Teledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.Fire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.Training & ResourcesCommand Media Network: Hazard Class: Industrial Strength: Haz Mat Harder: MerchFollowFacebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: Official TaglineDon’t just get on the job. Get into it.™Music CreditMusic from #InAudioRock & Workout
- Sep 4, 202630 min
Hot Takes: Are Hazmat Teams Moving Too Slowly?
Hazmat 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 rapid recon and life safety decisions matter most.They break down analysis paralysis, checklist-driven operations, unrealistic metering habits, sequential tasking, command micromanagement, and the role competency plays in speed. The conclusion is not to rush. It is to train technicians and leaders well enough to recognize the right operational gear, work in parallel, trust each other, and move as quickly as the incident safely allows.Key Moments00:00 - Hazmat hot takes04:10 - Do hazmat teams move too slowly?08:14 - Why rapid recon matters11:38 - Training versus real-world operations14:00 - Working tasks in parallel18:33 - Finding the right operational gear20:46 - Team familiarity, competency, and speed23:06 - Command trust and micromanagement26:49 - How leaders can release the brakesEpisode SponsorsRigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer.https://www.rigakuanalytical.comTeledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to autonomous bio-monitors, their technology ensures rapid threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment.https://defense.flir.com908 Devices908 Devices delivers handheld chemical analysis tools addressing fentanyl exposure, toxic industrial hazards, and global security threats. Responders use these devices to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards—bulk or trace—directly at the point of need.https://www.908devices.comObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for lithium-ion battery fires developed by former FDNY HazMat experts. It neutralizes fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel—cooling batteries, isolating oxygen, and preventing re-ignition while maintaining safe gas levels.https://www.obexionfr.comFire Suppression SolutionsFire Suppression Solutions, based in Slinger, Wisconsin, is the U.S. master distributor for advanced suppression technologies. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies delivers TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), proven through testing to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires. Products include A & B fire solutions and BSI-rated systems across 10 categories, including lithium-ion batteries.https://www.firesuppressionsolutions.comTraining & ResourcesMain websiteTrainingContactBooks & ProductsNHERD Volume 1NHERD Volume 2Are You Compliant?Building a HazMat TeamYou Suck at Teaching HazMatNERHD: The GameMedia Network<a href="https://commandmediane
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