Training The HazMat Guys Podcast The HazMat Guys Podcast We are big fans of training and feel that if you don’t think you need training, you probably should find another line of work OR adjust what you are doing and make a plan to improve.  The HazMat Guys Podcast is by, well, the HazMat guys.  The HazMat Guys are two […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 17, 2015December 17, 2015
Training Honey Oil Labs a Growing, Explosive Threat – Video Honey Oil Labs a Growing, Explosive Threat Honey oil labs are an increasing threat to first responders.  Here Todd Burton and the team at San Diego County HazMat partner with area experts and conduct experiments to help train fellow first responders. Related: Danger Next Door: A Growing Epidemic Video: Butane Hash Oil – Video Training Part 1 Written by Phil Ambrose December 17, 2015December 17, 2015
Training Butane Hash Oil – Video Training Part 1 Butane Hash Oil Training – Part 1 Related:Â Butane causes explosion at Tempe apartment complex Written by Phil Ambrose December 15, 2015December 15, 2015
Training Railcar Training – Photos of all the working parts. Railcar Training Imperial County CA – The HEAT team hosted Rail Car training with Union Pacific Railroad and HazSim as part of a day long regional training involving several agencies. A picture speaks a thousand words so below is a series of pictures with explanation by HMN contributor Jeff Zeintek, author of the HazMat Operations […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 12, 2015December 12, 2015
Training More effective chemical weapons training for First Responders Get more effective chemical weapons training for First Responders HazSim Pro system is being used by Community Colleges, Municipal Fire and Police Departments, and the U.S. Army to improve chemical weapons response training. The HazSim Pro is being used to give all students a hands-on and realistic approach to training. Dangerous jobs require hands-on interactive […] Written by Phil Ambrose December 8, 2015December 6, 2020
Training Size-up Sunday – Decon You have been assigned Decon. Do you have a plan? Do you know what equipment you need? Do you know how you are going to lay it out? Need something to give you some help? ~> ~> Pg 10-13 in HAZMAT RESPONSE: A Field Operations Guide Written by Phil Ambrose November 22, 2015November 22, 2015
Training CAN YOU KNOCK DOWN A CHLORINE CLOUD WITH A HOSE/MASTER STREAM? I have looked into this for many years and have heard the rumors you can knock down that chlorine cloud and all you’ll have to deal with after that is the hydrochloric acid on the ground. Well, I guess it sounds good, but this is why I feel it is very important to establish a […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 16, 2015February 19, 2024
Training Are you delivering your training in the ‘Life Saving Zone’? If your students are not ‘picking up what you are putting down’ are you aware of that? In every AAR (after action review) that I have ever been to, problems with communication ranks in the top three of “what went wrongâ€.  Often the source of frustration is blamed on equipment or new technology or […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 9, 2015November 9, 2015
Training Fumigation tent kills bugs but attracts burglars – HazMat Response considerations There has been a noticeable uptick across the country of residential burglaries in homes undergoing fumigation. Since the thieves know that no one is home, and their conduct inside the home is obscured by the tent, criminals don respirators and risk the dangerous atmosphere to steal the unsuspecting homeowners belongings. I spoke with representatives from […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 28, 2015October 28, 2015
