Hazmat Resource, Inc.

09/02/2026

Sacramento, we're on our way next week!

Hazmat Resource will be at The Continuing Challenge Hazmat Workshop, September 8 through 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento. It's one of the best weeks of the year for hazmat and CBRNE teams to get hands-on with new equipment and compare notes with the people actually doing the work.

Meet up with Jack, Chris, and Rob from Hazmat Resource. Stop by, ask questions, put gear in your hands. We're also taking loads of pictures and videos with teams and instructors from all over the nation.

September is a busy month industry wide, so here's the full calendar if you're tracking events beyond Sacramento:

📍 September Event Calendar:

Sep 8 - 11: The Continuing Challenge Hazmat Workshop | Sacramento, CA (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento)
Sep 9 - 13: Iowa Firefighters Association Convention | Manchester, IA (Delaware County Fairgrounds)
Sep 10 - 13: Tennessee Firemen's Association Conference | South Pittsburg, TN (Hampton Inn Kimball)
Sep 15 - 17: NDEMA Conference | Bismarck, ND (BSC National Energy Center of Excellence)
Sep 15 - 18: Virginia Hazmat Conference | Virginia Beach, VA (Founders Inn by Hilton Virginia Beach)
Sep 15 -18: Fire Shows West Conference and Expo | Reno, NV (Grand Sierra Resort)
Sep 20 - 23: Fire Rescue Canada | Vancouver, BC (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Sep 29 - Oct 1: EHS Hazmat Summit | New Orleans, LA (Hilton New Orleans Riverside)

Full event details are on our calendar https://hazmatresource.com/events/

If you're headed to Sacramento, drop a comment or send us a DM and we'll see you there!

The Continuing Challenge

08/14/2026

Our friends at Oxnard Fire Department dropped by our warehouse on a beautiful sunny day today — E87 looking clean as a whistle!

To all responders out there, have a great weekend. Stay safe!

08/04/2026

August is one of the busiest months of the year for the fire, hazmat, and emergency management community. At least eight major events are happening across the country, from national leadership summits to hands-on hazmat competitions.

This month covers the full spectrum: officer development, CBRNE and radiological training tracks, technical hazmat competitions, and full disaster lifecycle planning. Whether you're evaluating equipment for next year's budget or getting hands-on reps in the field, there's a conference on this list built for your team.

Checkout the full calendar kept up-to-date year-around https://zurl.co/GxgIj

📍 Where the industry is connecting this August:

Aug 2 to 5: Alabama Fire Chiefs Summer Conference | Orange Beach, AL (Perdido Beach Resort)
Aug 12 to 14: IAFC Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2026 | Kansas City, MO (Kansas City Convention Center)
Aug 12 to 15: South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo | Raleigh, NC (Raleigh Convention Center)
Aug 17 to 21: Los Alamos Hazmat Challenge | Los Alamos, NM (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Aug 20 to 23: PA Hazmat Conference | Altoona, PA (Blair County Convention Center)
Aug 24 to 29: Georgia Fire Service Conference | Augusta, GA (Augusta Marriott Convention Center)
Aug 26 to 28: New England Association of Fire Chiefs Expo | Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
Aug 31 to Sep 2: West Virginia Emergency Management Conference | Morgantown, WV (Morgantown Marriott Waterfront)

Whether you're analyzing equipment ROI on the expo floor in Kansas City, testing technical decon skills at Los Alamos, or sitting in on leadership sessions in Orange Beach, staying ahead of the calendar is step one to sustaining field readiness.

Will your team be at any of these? Let us know in the comments below 👇

07/23/2026

If your team has ever tried to order RSDL and hit a wall — full-case minimums, no clear point of contact, no idea which version you actually need — you're not alone.

We're now an authorized RSDL distributor. That means:
🟢 RSDL — active skin decontamination, the reactive lotion the U.S. Army has carried for over two decades. Removes and neutralizes chemical warfare agents — including VX, sarin, soman, and mustard gas — and T-2 toxin from skin, in a single step.
🔵 ISDL (also known as RSDL Training Lotion) — the inert practice version. Same feel, same application, zero risk, built for repeatable drills.

We also supply RDL, the bottled solution for equipment and surface decontamination — reach out if that's a fit for your team.

We built our catalog to make the differences between these clear — because using the wrong one in a real incident isn't a minor mix-up.

Individual units or full cases. No full-case minimums for teams just starting to stock. And training support from a team that's actually worked with these products in the field.

Questions about which one your agency needs? That's exactly what we're here for https://hazmatresource.com/product-brands/serb-pharmaceuticals/

07/20/2026

In April, the World Health Organization published new guidance for hospitals on treating patients exposed to chemical weapons.

Read closely, it says something about the fire service and first response too — even though it never mentions responders directly. Decontamination happens first at the incident scene, WHO notes — carried out by responders, before the hospital ever sees the patient.

That means the first responders who reach a chemical exposure are exposed first. Often with less warning, and no controlled environment.

RSDL — the reactive skin decontamination lotion the U.S. Army has carried for two decades — was built for exactly that window. Many civilian hazmat, fire, and law enforcement agencies still don't have it on the rig.

We're working to close that gap. Full story below.

https://hazmatresource.com/press-release/who-guidance-chemical-attack-patients-rsdl/

Hazmat Resource is now an RSDL distributor, supplying the reactive lotion that removes and neutralizes chemical warfare agents from skin. New WHO guidance underscores why readiness matters.

07/03/2026

Most people see fireworks. You see potassium nitrate, magnesium, and strontium salts putting on a show.

Whether you're on shift or finally have the night off, you've earned every color in that sky.

Happy 4th of July weekend from your team at Hazmat Resource. 🎆

07/02/2026

☀️ July brings a highly focused lineup of leadership development and operational readiness events across the fire and emergency services sector.

Rather than chasing dozens of dates, this month is all about key regional gatherings. From mid-west tactics to desert response strategies, departments are coming together to tackle evolving threats, fleet management, and officer pipeline development.

📍 Where you can find the industry connecting this month:
July 13 - 16: Ohio Fire & Rescue Officer Development Conference | Columbus, OH (Hilton Columbus at Easton)
July 13 - 16: AFCA/AFDA Fire & EMS Leadership Conference | Glendale, AZ (Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa)
July 31 - Aug 4: Kentucky Firefighter’s Association Conference | Ashland, KY (Ashland Train Depot)

Whether you are a newly promoted officer managing asset procurement or a seasoned chief refining your department's hazmat and CBRNE mitigation capabilities, staying ahead of regional standards is step one to sustaining field readiness.

Are you or your team hitting the floor at any of these three state conferences? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

06/21/2026

The Continuing Challenge Hazmat Workshop: Student Registration is open – Register today!

The 37th ANNUAL CONTINUING CHALLENGE
September 8-11, 2026 Continuing Challenge HazMat Emergency Response Workshop

What is the Continuing Challenge (CC)?
For 37 years, the Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Emergency Response workshop has been the nation’s largest venue to assist the greater HazMat community to ensure a safe and adequate response to protect themselves, the public, and the environment.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($750) – NOW until AUGUST 15
LATE REGISTRATION ($850) – AUGUST 16 until Workshop

Reserve your hotel room now by going to:
https://www.hazmat.org/workshop/lodging-accommodations/
Promotional Code: 90J

Download a copy of our catalog so you can choose your classes https://www.hazmat.org/the-continuing-challenge-catalog/

06/19/2026

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗺𝗮𝘁 & 𝗖𝗕𝗥𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: Regional readiness just got a major upgrade. We are proud to announce that 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 has officially joined Hazmat Resource to lead our NorCal equipment sales and training operations.

For over a decade, Tom served as a U.S. Army CBRNE and Technical Es**rt professional, managing hazardous materials response and specialized chemical defense missions. For Bay Area first responders, Tom is a familiar face—having spent years leading regional 𝗗𝗛𝗦/𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 to build interagency coordination, operational readiness, and response capabilities.

At Hazmat Resource, we don’t just sell hardware; we deliver the mission-critical expertise required to operate it safely under pressure. Tom bridges that gap perfectly. He understands the tactical realities of a Hot Zone, the technical specifications of frontline detection equipment, and the complexities of local, state, and federal grant funding.

Whether you are looking to field-test new detection assets, upgrade your PPE cache, or build custom training exercises for your fire or law enforcement agency, Tom is on the ground and ready to support your team.

Join us in welcoming Tom to the team! Drop a comment below to connect, or send us a DM to schedule an operational capability review for your agency.