Oct 30, 202631 minS11
Is getting 1% better every day enough if a response crew never sets its sights on excellence? FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito joins Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco to discuss the standards, training, and culture...
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The HazMat Guys
Hosted by Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco · education · EN
About this Podcast:
From a spark of knowledge on a podcast to a comprehensive training hub, we empower responders of all levels in the ever-evolving world of hazmat response. Through hundreds of episodes, online courses, and in-person programs, we bridge the gap between novice and expert, fostering a collaborative community of continuous learning. Together, we equip responders with the skills and knowledge to navigate hazardous situations safely and effectively.
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What is The HazMat Guys about?
From a spark of knowledge on a podcast to a comprehensive training hub, we empower responders of all levels in the ever-evolving world of hazmat response. Through hundreds of episodes, online courses, and in-person programs, we bridge the gap between novice and expert, fostering a collaborative community of continuous learning.
Who hosts The HazMat Guys?
The HazMat Guys is hosted by Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco. The show has published 86 episodes to date.
What has The HazMat Guys covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Is Getting 1% Better Enough When Lives Are on the Line?" (30 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Explosives, Liquid Oxygen, and the Hazmat Myths We Still Teach" (23 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Could You Recognize Plague on a Routine Respiratory Call?" (16 October 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does The HazMat Guys publish?
The HazMat Guys publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 86 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The HazMat Guys?
Booking probability for The HazMat Guys is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The HazMat Guys requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The HazMat Guys's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The HazMat Guys?
The strongest fits for The HazMat Guys are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. The HazMat Guys has an education audience.
About the host
Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco hosts The HazMat Guys, an education podcast with 86 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 23, 202635 minS11
Hazmat rules can survive for decades without anyone checking whether they are true. Bobby and Mike talk with Jesse Taylor about liquid oxygen stories, old picric acid, explosives, radio transmissions, and the risks of...
- Oct 16, 202626 minS11
Plague is not just a chapter in medieval history. It remains present in animal reservoirs, and a recent unexplained death involving a Russian anti-plague laboratory worker has renewed questions about pneumonic plague...
- Oct 9, 202632 minS12
Why do firefighters who enjoy hands-on rescue and suppression training often dread hazmat class? The hosts examine how lecture-heavy courses, intimidating jargon, and instructors who confuse showing off with teaching...
- Oct 2, 202625 minS12
Modern hazmat meters are extraordinarily capable, but are technicians becoming too dependent on them? Mike’s hot take is that the hazmat community is losing some of its command of chemical and physical properties...
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Episode #567
Your PowerPoint Is Not the Instructor
Sep 25, 202631 minS12What separates a knowledgeable hazmat technician from an effective instructor? Bobby, Jake, and the crew talk about moving beyond slide-reading and turning technical information into something students can actually...
- Sep 18, 202634 minS11
A 40-hour hazmat technician course may meet a minimum requirement, but Bob, Mike, and Jake question whether it can realistically produce field-ready competency. They break down the difference between covering material...
- Sep 11, 202639 minS12
Twenty-five years after September 11, Bobby and Mike are joined by FDNY HazMat 1 Lieutenant John Cassidy and retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit member Mike Kenny to look at how 9/11 changed hazmat response. The...
Episode #564
Hot Takes: Are Hazmat Teams Moving Too Slowly?
Sep 4, 202630 minS11Hazmat response is supposed to be deliberate, but has “slow down” become an excuse for unnecessary delay? The crew challenges the idea that every hazmat incident should automatically move at a crawl, especially during...
- Aug 28, 202633 minS11
What happens when a hazmat team walks into a magic mushroom lab? In this episode, Bob and Jake break down psilocybin mushroom grow operations and what firefighters, hazmat technicians, and law enforcement need to know...
Episode #562
A dip into the ‘ol mailbag | Part II
Aug 21, 202622 minS11We discuss when Level A protection may actually be the wrong choice, why hazmat incidents often become command problems instead of purely chemistry problems, and which hazmat situations are the most concerning. The...
Episode #561
A dip into the ‘ol mailbag | Part I
Aug 14, 202622 minS11Pulling from the podcast mailbag, we break down how responders think through chemical identification, initial isolation, and early hazmat decision-making during an incident. We also discuss atmospheric monitoring and...
- Aug 7, 202633 minS12
Wayne walks through an interesting real-world event that offers plenty to think about for anyone involved in response, training, or emergency services. The conversation highlights how much can be learned from actual...
Episode #559
Battery issue in Warwick with Wayne Melton
Jul 31, 202635 minS11Wayne walks through an interesting real-world event that offers plenty to think about for anyone involved in response, training, or emergency services. The conversation highlights how much can be learned from actual...
Episode #558
Designing the Decon | Part II
Jul 24, 202632 minS12We take a closer look at the details behind Decon corridor setup, including the amount of instructional time it deserves, and the nuance involved in doing it well. The conversation explores key considerations for...
Episode #557
Designing the Decon Corridor
Jul 17, 202626 minS12We take a closer look at the details behind Decon corridor setup, including the amount of instructional time it deserves, and the nuance involved in doing it well. The conversation explores key considerations for...
- Jul 10, 202628 minS12
In this episode, Mike revisits a question raised during one of the show’s happy hours and explains why he thought it deserved a deeper conversation. Bob and Jake come into the discussion with their own reactions, but...
Episode #555
THMG555 – Mailbag
Jul 3, 202626 minS12In this episode, Mike revisits a question raised during one of the show’s happy hours and explains why he thought it deserved a deeper conversation. Bob and Jake come into the discussion with their own reactions, but...
Episode #554
THMG554 – Are you compliant?
Jun 26, 202629 minS11Fresh off our Baltimore keynote, From Compliance to Competency, this episode digs into why moving beyond simple compliance matters for real growth, better practice, and more meaningful engagement. We got some strong...
Episode #553
THMG553 – Introducing HAVEN Software
Jun 19, 202631 minS11In this episode, we discuss the current software offerings, Haven Metering and Haven Incident Mapping, and share a look at where the project stands right now. John is developing the tools behind the scenes, and we’re...
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