The Hazmat Files
Erica Bernstein Fischer
Liquefied Natural Gas: Know the Product, Know the Response
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Welcome to "The Hazmat Files," brought to you by the TRANSCAER® Program. This podcast serves as a resource for first responders and the community, focusing on the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Each episode features expert insights, the latest safety protocols, and discussions on emergency response strategies. Our aim is to equip you with the essential knowledge to effectively manage hazmat incidents. Subscribe to stay informed and prepared in the ever-evolving field of hazardous materials management.
Learn more about upcoming training events and resources available for first responders at www.TRANSCAER.com.
TRANSCAER also offers a variety of online hazmat courses for emergency responders and community leaders who cannot attend classroom events. You can take the courses at your own pace, and at a time and location that is convenient for you. All of TRANSCAER's courses are free!
Visit www.hazmatcourses.com to learn more.
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- Liquefied Natural Gas: Know the Product, Know the Response · 39 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 8Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is becoming increasingly common across transportation, energy, and industrial sectors, yet many emergency responders have limited experience with LNG…
- The Hidden Threat: Explosives, IEDs, and Response · 27 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 7From suspicious packages and clandestine laboratories to transportation incidents involving commercial explosives, explosive hazards can confront responders in unexpected ways…
- Thermal Runaway: Fires, Emissions, and the Challenges for Responders · 30 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 6Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones and e-bikes to electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems, but when these batteries fail, the resulting…
- Leadership, Legacy, and the Future: Women Shaping the Fire Service · 32 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 5The fire service is evolving, and women are helping shape its future at every level, from the station floor to executive leadership, emergency management, hazardous materials…
- Behind Every Call: More Than an Emergency Number · 40 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 4When responders call CHEMTREC, they aren't reaching a call center, they're connecting with an experienced Emergency Operations Center team that's available 24 hours a day, 365…
- From Detection to Decision: Air Monitoring and ERPG Values · 36 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 3During a hazardous materials incident, air monitoring is a critical tool for protecting responders, the public, and the environment. But collecting readings is only the first…
- When Land Meets Sea: Maritime Incidents and What Land-Based Responders Need to Know · 42 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 2This episode of The Hazmat Files explores the unique challenges of maritime incidents and what land-based responders need to know when emergencies occur aboard vessels. Joined by…
- Hydrogen in the Field: Risks, Response, and Responder Safety · 22 dk · Sezon 3 Bölüm 1In this episode of The Hazmat Files, we explores the evolving risks and response considerations associated with hydrogen as its use expands across transportation, energy, and…
- Toxic by Inhalation: What Responders Need to Know · 40 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 9This episode of The Hazmat Files tackles the evolving challenges of toxic and poison inhalation hazards (TIH/PIH) for emergency responders. Host Erica Fischer and chemical…
- Beyond the Gate: First Responder Skills for Chemical Facility Incidents · 30 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 8This episode of The Hazmat Files explores the critical skills and strategies first responders need when facing chemical facility incidents. Seasoned emergency response leaders…
- Lithium-Ion Battery Fires– Prevention, Response, Remediation · 35 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 7In this episode of The Hazmat Files, we explore the growing threat of lithium-ion battery fires—power sources behind everyday technology that can turn volatile when they fail…
- The Current State of Hazmat: Risks, Readiness, and What's Next · 36 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 6In this timely episode of The Hazmat Files, we examine the shifting landscape of hazardous materials response—from emerging chemical threats to the evolving standards of…
- CSX & Community Recovery: A Standard of Care Conversation · 40 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 5In this episode of The Hazmat Files, CSX's Michael Scully offers a boots-on-the-ground perspective on the company's Standard of Care— a comprehensive approach to rail safety…
- Reactive by Nature: Understanding Monomers and Polymerization for First Responders · 39 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 4In this eye-opening episode of The Hazmat Files, we dive into the volatile world of monomers and polymerization—chemical processes that can escalate quickly in emergency…
- Emerging Threats from Illicit Narcotics and Clandestine Labs · 25 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 3In this captivating episode of The Hazmat Files, we uncover the hidden dangers of illicit and clandestine labs—from lethal fentanyl to the explosive volatility of meth…
- Seconds from Disaster: The Ammonium Nitrate Fire That Didn't Explode · 27 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 2In this gripping episode of The Hazmat Files, firefighters Tyler Hoke and Jason Gore reflect on their involvement in the 2022 ammonium nitrate fire in Winston-Salem, NC—an…
- Learning from the Past, Securing the Future · 39 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 1In this powerful episode of The Hazmat Files, seasoned railroad hazmat leaders Clay, Lane, and Brian share firsthand lessons from major incidents, close calls, and key…
- On Track with Hazmat: Railroads Moving Safety Forward · 40 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 7We will have two Class 1 Railroad (BNSF & UP) hazardous materials managers join us for a discussion that will focus on the integration of safety protocols across major rail…
- Responding to the Unknown: Global HazMat Incidents · 26 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 6We'll dive into the complexities of global chemical incidents, exploring the dangers faced by carriers, emergency responders, and the chemical industry when hazardous materials…
- Inside the Fenceline: Responding to Incidents at Chemical Facilities · 38 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 5We'll tackle the unique challenges and response strategies for dealing with hazmat emergencies within chemical facilities, focusing on on-site incident management and safety…







