General Training Colo. Hazmat Instructor Talks Hazmat Training We were so impressed with Colorado’s Boulder County Hazmat Team when we featured them in Hazmatters this past summer, that we wanted a deeper dive into how they train. Instructor Neil Sheets obliged by pulling back the curtain for us to have a peek at how this young hazmat team tackles the demands of training […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 24, 2022March 24, 2022
Training Quick Guide: When to Call Hazmat Teams, and When not to In this short video clip, I walk you through a quick overview of my class at this year’s FDIC helping firefighters and officers understand when to wait for the hazmat team and when to take initial steps themselves. Most often, assembling a hazmat team takes time. And that’s time viable victims don’t have. Here are […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 3, 2022March 4, 2022
Training HazSim “making it real” HazSim Pro training system has been used to train across the U.S since 2011. Trainers in HazMat and Confined Space realized that ‘tapping the student on the shoulder’ was NOT effective training. This system uses NO hazardous materials and, although it may not look exactly like your front line meter, shows the important data which all […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 8, 2021July 8, 2021
Training Begin With The End In Mind Part 2: D.E.C.I.D.E. Beginning with the end in mind is nothing new, nor is it an original idea. The information shared with me falls along similar lines; only this time, the event is viewed as a motion picture. Because everyone learns differently, and while I may share an analogy or idea in certain terms, it may not hit the mark with everyone. Whereas if someone else can share the same thought or idea differently, it may be better understood. Written by Josh Fowler July 7, 2021July 8, 2021
Training Success in leadership A leader is only as good as their team and if their team is supported properly the entire group will overcome barriers much easier than if it were every person for themselves. Written by Ryan Henry July 5, 2021July 8, 2021
General Training Hazmat training: The smart and the strong. We talk about perseverance every time we face a struggle. It seems that it has become a daily topic of conversation during this trying time in our lives. With that being said, I pose the question, what does perseverance mean to you, and can you train perseverance? Many explanations of perseverance point to overcoming an […] Written by Ryan Henry June 29, 2021July 1, 2021
Training Well Blowout Control; Training Tips From The Industry Leaders. HazmatNation chats with Wild Well Control about how we can prepare for a well blowout event. Written by Ryan Henry June 29, 2021July 1, 2021
Training Responding to Illicit Clandestine Laboratories: Methamphetamine Basics Part 1 In the first part of a series of articles, a growing issue in the haz-mat community that is a rising trend in the southern states involving response to clandestine lab operations, especially pertaining to the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine. “Methamphetamine, (A.K.A. crystal meth, crank, ice) a particularly potent and highly addictive chemical stimulant, can be […] Written by Michael Shedd June 16, 2021June 18, 2021
Training Law Enforcement Decon Decontamination for Law Enforcement Operations By Michael Shedd When we look at the scope of various hazardous materials operations, the last thing most team members want to be assigned to is the decon section of the haz-mat branch. Let’s face it, why would we want to stand around and wash people off? Decontamination is by no means where […] Written by Michael Shedd June 15, 2021June 18, 2021