Tech Talk Training Hazmat PHOBIA – Taking the mystery out of Hazmat Haz-Mat is the mystery mission of the fire service. Mysteries can be scary. Like setting sail from Europe over 500 years ago with the belief that you might just sail off the end of the flat Earth, many firefighters don’t know what to expect when they walk into their haz-mat class. Unless they are part […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 28, 2019July 28, 2019
Tech Talk Training Nerve Agents Part II: Response Considerations NERVE AGENTS PART 2: Response Considerations David Millstein, May 2017 If you recall from the first part of this article we focused on VX, a particularly hazardous WMD nerve agent. Although designed for use in military operations, nerve agent use has been on the decline for decades, but through clandestine synthesis, theft, or military use, […] Written by Ryan Henry May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
Tech Talk Training Tech Talk: Building a strong Special Operations Team HMN-Hazmat Nation has kicked off another “Tech Talk” segment sharing with hazmat teams and responders around the country. We are pooling our resources to answer all your questions and share your ideas. Building a strong Special Operations Team By Captain Todd Poland Fort Myers Fire Department Have you ever wondered how to get a special […] Written by Ryan Henry November 10, 2016March 17, 2020
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