Tech Talk Training Tech Talk: “Training Prop” We at Hazmat Nation wanted to share a platform for tips and tricks for “Hazmatters”, like you who are doing the deeds daily. A pay it forward of sorts to keep those little things that make a big difference. So welcome to our new series “Tech Talk” This Tech Talk comes from Nick Bonstell from […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 13, 2016August 13, 2016
Training Whats a “Unit” Train? HMN-If you have never seen a Unit Train or don’t even know the term we are here to help. A unit train is a freight train carrying the same type of commodity, from origin to destination. Depending on the railroad and location, they can be between 65 cars in length and 200 cars (or more). […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 21, 2016July 21, 2016
Training The dangers of Meth production – Training help for ALL first responders HMN- The dangers associated with the production of Meth are often news here on HazMatNation and have been the discussion during The HazMat Guys Nation Roundtable weekly discussion. Â Meth labs are still a serious danger to ALL first responders and should be a part of your first in training with your crew. Â The mobile […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 12, 2016July 12, 2016
Training USDOT unveils new hazardous materials safety grant HMN-The U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced late last week the availability of $1 million in grant funding for training and outreach programs that help communities prepare for transportation incidents involving hazardous materials. The new “Community Safety Grants” program was created by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) that Congress […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 15, 2016June 15, 2016
Training Radioactive Monkey Urine and Portable Meth Labs: Just Another Day on the Hazmat Squad HMN- Our very own Phil Ambrose was highlighted in an article on VICE by Tiffany Thompson in a feature article on a day in the life on the hazmat squad. Make sure you stop by and say “Hi” to Phil at the Baltimore HazMat Conference or any Tuesday night on The Hazmat Guys Nation Round-table! Â 9:15 […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 8, 2016June 8, 2016
Training From Roll-over to Remediation – Spills on the run HMN – Earlier this month San Diego County had a roll over incident on a busy highway.  According to Fox 5: Cleanup crews were still working Monday to clean up thousands of gallons of diesel that spilled from a tanker truck into a largebird sanctuary in the San Diego River near Old Town in the west […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 19, 2016May 19, 2016
Training The Gray Area – Where Rescue meets HazMat – Chemical Suicide Case Study First in considerations and a look in to exclusive interview with Chemical Suicide survivor (Link to Video or see below) Phil Ambrose had the opportunity to talk about a case study on Chemical Suicide and First In considerations at firextalk in Pasadena earlier this year. ‘Late last year volunteer firefighters in Indiana donned SCBA and […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 15, 2016May 15, 2016
Training Phoenix Area conducting Hands on HazMat Training HMN – Phoenix and Goodyear Arizona firefighters conduct hands on hazmat training this week using the HazSim training system. Students received real time Hydrogen Sulfide readings on their monitors while performing a search of a suspected chemical suicide vehicle. ‘Dangerous jobs require hands-on interactive training’ says Phil Ambrose of HazSim. ‘The realistic readings on the […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 31, 2016March 31, 2016
Training Exploding Eggs – Flammable Solid Training HMN- Here Todd Burton makes a powerful demonstration just in time for Easter. Find Todd’s videos here or on his Youtube Channel. Below is another great video from a hands on training in CA. Click if video does not play: Hands on Training Video Sign up for the Hazmatnation mailing list! Written by Phil Ambrose March 18, 2016March 18, 2016
