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.
Industrial Strength Podcast – Episode 25: Triple Threat Part II
Industrial Strength Podcast
33 minutes 37 seconds
2 weeks ago
Industrial Strength Podcast – Episode 25: Triple Threat Part II
Episode OverviewIn this second part of the "Triple Threat Calls" series, hosts Steve, Jeff, and Randy dive into the final and arguably most hazardous scenario of a multi-chemical response: a compromised set of drums containing trichloroacetyl chloride. With their signature humor and field expertise, the team recounts the risks, strategies, and technical decisions they faced during this particularly challenging hazmat call.Segment Breakdown & Timestamps0:29 – 1:29 | Intro and Hosts Check-In• Casual banter between Steve, Jeff, and Randy• Recap of previous episode's covered chemicals: TMP and Pyridine1:30 – 3:11 | Incident Context• Arrival to find not one but three simultaneous hazmat scenarios• Introduction of DIBAL (Diisobutylaluminum Hydride) as a nearby threat3:12 – 4:28 | Hazard Overview• Discussion of DIBAL's moisture sensitivity and explosive potential• Identification of the actual leaking substance: trichloroacetyl chloride4:29 – 6:13 | Drum Condition and Visual Assessment• Blistering paint, bottom chime leaks, and compromised integrity• Image references (top/bottom of drums, seal cap damage)6:14 – 9:44 | Response Strategy & Safety Concerns• Decision to overpack all six damaged drums• Concerns over drum stability and risk of rupture during movement• DIBAL determined to be in a returned (mostly empty) cylinder9:45 – 11:30 | PPE and Entry Plan• Full Level B suits with SCBAs• Pre-staging of overpacks and spill pallets11:41 – 16:17 | Tactical Execution• Forklift and pallet jack usage• Real-time adjustments due to equipment constraints• Step-by-step drum relocation and overpacking16:18 – 19:48 | Air Supply and Entry Team Management• 47-minute on-air operation• Efficient team handoff and vermiculite application19:49 – 24:24 | Tools of the Trade• Deep dive into spill containment pallets and vermiculite• Safety advantages and absorbency properties24:25 – 28:04 | SCBA Usage and Team Advantages• Benefits of 60-minute bottles vs. standard• Reduced team fatigue and fewer rotations28:05 – 30:35 | Staffing Strengths and Mutual Aid• Importance of having a large, well-trained team• Comparison with municipal hazmat capabilities30:36 – 33:32 | Wrap-Up and Future Plans• Reflection on lessons learned and tools used• Tease for next episode featuring a special guest and mini-series on storage container failures
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.
