A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
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A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
Episode OverviewIn this action-packed episode of Pirate Talk, the Hazmat Hardware crew—Steve, Jeff, and Randy—recount one of their most intense days on the job. What began as a single call turned into a triple-threat scenario, all within one shift. With humor, technical insight, and a few shots to celebrate a birthday, the team breaks down a multi-incident response involving trimethyl phosphate, pyridine, and more. It’s an episode full of real-world hazmat experience, operational insights, and the kind of behind-the-scenes chatter only this team can deliver. Segment Breakdown & Timestamps* (0:31 – 2:30) | Intro & Birthday ShotsThe team kicks off with humor, intros, and shots to celebrate a birthday. Pirate talk sneaks in early.* (2:46 – 3:56) | Tonight's Topic: Triple ThreatsIntroduction to the episode’s theme—three separate hazmat events handled in one shift. Discussing team capacity and mutual aid.* (3:57 – 5:00) | The Triple Incident DayContext: three calls in a single 8-hour shift, with all events unfolding in the same location.* (5:13 – 10:48) | Incident #1: TMP (Trimethyl Phosphate) DrumsOverview of response to leaking TMP drums.Decon strategy, PPE decisions, and storage protocols.Use of rags and damp cloths for cleanup, detailed methodology, and discussion on safety vs. operational efficiency.* (10:49 – 15:31) | Waste Handling & Suit JustificationPPE breakdown: why Level B suits were used from the start.Practical reasons for choosing higher PPE due to evolving scenarios.* (15:49 – 24:12) | Incident #2: Pyridine Odor ComplaintStrong odor reported during unloading.Detailed drum inspection protocol: plastic wrap removal, bung checks, dust cap discussion, tool use.Lessons on over-tightening and how to avoid long-term damage.* (24:13 – 27:05) | PPE & Metering DecisionsWhy meter detection wasn’t used upfront.Justification to the chief and real-world experience weighed against SOPs.* (27:06 – 29:46) | Wrapping Up & ReflectionSummary of learnings and decision-making under pressure.Leadership trust and in-field autonomy.* (29:47 – 31:25) | Teaser for Part 2 + Call to ActionThe most dangerous and dramatic part of the day is saved for the next episode.Cliffhanger: “butt-pucker” imagery and a preview of photos to come.Listener feedback and contact info. Key Moments & Quotes* “We showed up for one [call] and took on three.”* “This is a room for problem children drums… like prison. Pulled out of Gen Pop, put in isolation.”* “Donkey kicks come later.”* “Every once in a while, a blind squirrel finds a nut.”
Industrial Strength Podcast
A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
