HeyJaredIndustrial 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…
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Drum Handling & Overpack Operations (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Industrial Strength Podcast, Jeff, Randy, and Steve break down different ways to move, lift, and overpack drums during industrial hazmat incidents. The crew compares simple hand tools with forklifts, cranes, drum lifters, and specialized chime attachments while sharing lessons learned from real-world operations. Episode Breakdown 00:31 — Introduction The crew introduces the topic: drum handling and the different tools available to industrial and municipal hazmat responders
Hazmat Footwear: Choosing the Right Boot (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Industrial Strength Podcast, Jeff, Randy, and Steve discuss an often-overlooked part of hazmat PPE: footwear. From chemical boots and structural firefighting boots to overboots and specialty options, the crew breaks down why the right boot depends on the hazard and the job. Episode Breakdown 01:32 — Why footwear matters There is no single boot that protects against every hazard. The crew discusses matching footwear to the environment, PPE ensemble, and expected exposure. 0
Inventory Management (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Industrial StrengthPodcast , Jeff, Steve, and Randy talk about the challenges of managing hazardous-material inventories in industrial environments. The discussion covers chemical tracking, lab inventories, expired materials, PPE supplies, physical inspections,documentation, and why no inventory system should depend on one person knowing everything. Episode Highlights 01:47 — Hazmat Inventory Management Why inventory management matters for industrial hazmat teams and why i
IS044 – Hazmat Olympics (opens the original)
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In this episode of Hazmat Harder, Jeff, Randy, and Steve talk about a creative approach to hazmat training: the Hazmat Olympics. Instead of traditional summer drills that leave teams overheated and disengaged, they explain how they turned core hazmat skills into competitive, team-based games. The conversation covers how the event helps evaluate team strengths and weaknesses, builds camaraderie across shifts, identifies skill gaps, and keeps training fun without losing its practical value. Segmen
IS043 – Green Clouds (opens the original)
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Episode Overview In this episode, Jeff, Randy, and Steve take on one of the most recognizable and dangerous industrial chemicals: chlorine. Framed around St. Patrick’s Day and “the big green cloud,” the hosts discuss chlorine’s uses, hazards, containers, emergency kits, PPE, leak mitigation, plume modeling, incident command considerations, and training recommendations. Segment Breakdown with Timestamps 0:28 – 1:58 | Welcome and St. Patrick’s Day Setup The hosts introduce the episode and joke abo
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