HMN – Preview for an upcoming article on Bonding and Grounding. We did a little test with our Megger and Fluke to get the desired 25 Ohm field. The risks are too high not to take the time to set up Bonding and Grounding before a transfer. Video: Vidmax.com and efaga bswayh (Youtube)

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 responders who have a knack ...

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

Butane Hash Oil Training – Part 1 Related: Butane causes explosion at Tempe apartment complex  

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 Field Guide.  Study up and ...

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 training and the HazSim puts the ...