February 2024 Issue
This month, our contributors share insight on what makes a good instructor, liquid oxygen response considerations, Illicit labs, and air monitoring tips. Sammy Slime hops...
Vapor Pressure – the Key to HazMat Response
Chris Hawley When training to become a Hazardous Materials Technician, there are a lot of terms one must learn. In addition to all the terms...
The Only Way to Win
Kevin Ryan In the December edition, I wrote about making the wise investment in your members as a leader. The article ended by stating when...
Revolutionizing the Way we Respond: Telepresence Response Across a Nation
Violet DeStefano & Benjamin Herskowitz This year marked a milestone in the realm of emergency response. Hazmat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue (Hazmat 2 EFR),...
So, you want to be a HazMat Medic? PART 2
Armando S. Bevelacqua, We started this column with a general overview of what a hazmat medic is all about. We approached the question of, “What...
January 2024 Issue
Take a peek inside for tips on develop a #winning mentality, dealing with the pressures of hazmat vapors and gases, the benefits of telepresence, and...
PFAS IC
Vicki Quint HazMat personnel need to be aware of your own state’s laws and regulations on PFAS. Individual states have taken the lead on PFAS...
Invest Wisely
Kevin Ryan MAKE A WISE INVESTMENT Leadership is one of the most discussed subjects in any field. It does not matter if it is business,...
The Essentials of Measurement for the Aspiring HazMat Technician
Bobby Salvesen Beyond the Beeping: The Craft of Meter Reading Imagine you are in the thick of an incident, a hazardous maze that only you...
So, you want to be a HazMat Medic? PART 1
Armando S. Bevelacqua So, what is a HazMat Medic? That is a loaded question. The simple answer is one who cares for those injured by...