Are Fire Suits The Newest HazMat PPE? | Mailbag: Part Deux | THMG556

Are Fire Suits The Newest HazMat PPE? | Mailbag: Part Deux | THMG556

July 10, 2026 · 28 min · Season 12 · Episode 556

About this episode

The episode explores the debate around fire suits as HazMat PPE, featuring insights from Mike, Bob, and Jake.

In this episode, Mike revisits a question raised during one of the show’s happy hours and explains why he thought it deserved a deeper conversation. Bob and Jake come into the discussion with their own reactions, but over the course of this two-part episode, the conversation takes some unexpected turns. What begins as a simple, offhand idea becomes a more meaningful debate about perspective, assumptions, and how a topic can shift once people really talk it through. Take a listen to hear how the discussion unfolded and whether Mike managed to change their minds. EPISODE SPONSORS Rigaku Analytical Devices Rigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders facing unknown hazards. Their 1064 nm Raman technology reduces fluorescence interference, enabling chemical identification in under a minute—even in difficult samples. Rigaku’s fourth-generation platform expands accessory support to help teams assess hazards faster and safer. https://www.rigakuanalytical.com Teledyne FLIR Defense CBRNE threats don’t wait for safe locations. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips responders, security professionals, and military personnel with real-time detection tools for mobile, fixed, and covert…

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