{"podcast":{"title":"HAZARD CLASS","slug":"hazard-class-7048185","podcast_index_feed_id":7048185,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10cbe1c68/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.TheHazMatGuys.com/HAZARD-CLASS","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44987530/44987530-1768512379801-2fd6701306e08.jpg","author":"Jake Ryks","episode_count":90,"summary":"HAZARD CLASS is the podcast where the curiosity of genuine questions in and around the world of emergency services is met with the knowledge of leading experts in their fields.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:18:36.952318+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hazard-class-7048185"},"episode":{"title":"Tony Perrone - HazMat Specialist - FDNY - Owner of Down Range Ops - HC0067","slug":"tony-perrone-hazmat-specialist-fdny-owner-of-down-range-ops-hc0067","published_at":"2026-05-06T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hazard-class-7048185/tony-perrone-hazmat-specialist-fdny-owner-of-down-range-ops-hc0067","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hazard-class-7048185","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hazardclass/episodes/Tony-Perrone---HazMat-Specialist---FDNY---Owner-of-Down-Range-Ops---HC0067-e3iulan","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10cbe1c68/podcast/play/119542551/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2F423551039-44100-2-4aa6bfa63c52f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with FDNY veteran Tony Perrone to explore his journey from small-town volunteer firefighter to hazmat specialist in one of the busiest fire departments in the world. With over 19 years of service in the FDNY, Tony shares how he transitioned from aspiring lawyer to becoming a HazMat Technician at Engine 44 in Manhattan, and what it takes to operate at a high level in both firefighting and hazardous materials response. This episode dives deep into: -The realities of joining the FDNY in the aftermath of 9/11-The challenges of mastering hazmat operations versus traditional firefighting -How elite instructors train the next generation of responders -The importance of humility, adaptability, and continuous learning in emergency services Tony also discusses his role as a lead instructor in the FDNY HazMat Technician program and owner of Downrange Ops Hazmat Training, offering insight into how hazmat education is evolving across the country. Tony Perrone is a highly respected figure in the hazmat and fire service community, known for his operational experience, instructional expertise, and passion for developing others. Tony is known for: -Making complex hazmat topics accessible and practical -Blending real-world experience with humor and relatability -Emphasizing broad competency over narrow specialization -Creating buy-in from students, even those initially resistant to hazmat training","meta_description":"In this episode of the Hazard Class Podcast, we sit down with FDNY veteran Tony Perrone to explore his journey from small-town volunteer firefighter to ha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4129,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hazard-class-7048185/episodes/tony-perrone-hazmat-specialist-fdny-owner-of-down-range-ops-hc0067/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hazard-class-7048185/tony-perrone-hazmat-specialist-fdny-owner-of-down-range-ops-hc0067.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}