HC0039 - Bobby Salvesen 2 - FDNY HazMat 1 - The HazMat Guys
HAZARD CLASS27 Aug 2025

HC0039 - Bobby Salvesen 2 - FDNY HazMat 1 - The HazMat Guys

We chat with Bobby Salvesen, a retired FDNY Hazmat One member, co-founder of the Hazmat Guys, and former ultramarathon runner. Bobby shares his journey from growing up in Levittown, NY, to becoming a leading hazmat instructor. He discusses his time in FDNY, the origin of the Hazmat Guys podcast, and his passion for educating others in hazmat operations.



In this episode, Bobby discusses:

[2:06] – Wheel of Stupid Questions

  • AI’s future and whether it could become sentient and destroy humanity.

[5:52] – Bobby’s Origin Story

  • Growing up in Levittown and his love for running, which shaped his competitive mindset.

[8:49] – Early Firefighting Days

  • Joining the fire service at 18, and transitioning from EMS to FDNY.

[11:39] – Joining FDNY and Special Operations

  • His transition to FDNY, becoming part of Special Operations after 9/11.

[23:19] – Moving to Hazmat One

  • His move to Hazmat One after 12 years with Squad 288 and leveraging his chemistry degree.

[26:08] – The Beginning of Hazmat Guys

  • How the Hazmat Guys podcast started and the challenges of building a hazmat education platform.

[31:22] – Teaching and Mentorship

  • Bobby’s journey into teaching, from training officer in the volunteer fire service to FDNY's department-wide instructor.

[37:37] – The Future of Hazmat Guys

  • Upcoming projects and collaborations with states and countries.

[40:39] – Hobbies and Life Outside of Hazmat

  • His involvement in ultramarathons, owning a trophy shop, and competitive bagpiping.

[43:27] – Looking Back and Looking Forward

  • Bobby’s reflections on his career and his excitement for the Southern Most Hazmat Conference.


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