Feature Article The Evolution of Industrial Hazmat Safety Contributed by RC Systems Industrial safety has changed dramatically over the past century. Early factories, chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing sites often operated with limited worker protections and very few […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 10, 2026July 10, 2026
Feature Article Tech Talk Making Better Radiation Decisions in Urban Environments By Thermo Fisher Scientific Urban radiation detection is rarely conducted in a clean or predictable setting. Teams work in transit systems, downtown corridors, parking structures, stadium districts, government centers, and […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 26, 2026June 26, 2026
Feature Article ‘Mathin’ for Better Mass Casualty Hazmat Decon By Reggie Norton, DeconTect Product Manager, First Line Technology Photos provided by the author Here’s the reality — mass casualty incidents don’t happen on paper. They happen fast, they are […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 18, 2026June 18, 2026
Feature Article Important Releases HazSim, Hazmat Nation to Raise Money, Drive Ideas HazSim and Hazmat Nation to host its 9th annual networking event at IAFC’s hazmat conference to raise money for hazmat scholarships and drive thought-provoking ideas For the ninth year, Hazmat […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 28, 2026May 28, 2026
Feature Article How to Pick Hazmat Boots By Haix USA When hazmat teams evaluate their PPE ensembles, the conversation almost always centers on the suit. What level of protection does it offer? Is it NFPA-certified? How quickly […] Written by Phil Ambrose May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Feature Article Important Releases Training Grant Season Is Open: How NFPA 1010 Changes the Language of Your AFG, HMEP, UASI, and Firehouse Subs Application NFPA 1010 changed the line items grant reviewers are looking for. The exact application language winning AFG, HMEP, UASI, and Firehouse Subs awards this cycle. Written by Phil Ambrose April 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Feature Article In Hazmat Response, Names Matter By Raul Espinoza Gonzalez, CEO and Founder HazFire Consultants In railway incidents involving flammable liquids, time is not lost solely due to a lack of resources, it is lost due […] Written by Phil Ambrose April 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Feature Article Training When Every Responder Becomes a Detection Operator Every first responder is now a detection operator. What NFPA 1010 means for atmospheric monitoring training — and how to close the gap before the next call. Written by Phil Ambrose April 19, 2026April 19, 2026
Feature Article Training How We Train: The Basics By Phil AmbroseFounder, HazSim · Battalion Chief (Ret.) Here’s something that doesn’t get said enough in the fire service: most firefighters have never trained on their meter in conditions that […] Written by Phil Ambrose April 9, 2026April 9, 2026