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THMG124 – SL-1 Radiation Fatalities with Gail Carter

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In this episode, Bob and Mike talk to hazmat specialist Gail Carter about the first and only nuclear radiation fatalities in the United States. He wrote an article on the subject called Atomic Firefighters: Lessons from the SL-1 Accident for Today’s Responders, which we link to in the show notes.


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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Hazmat Guys podcast, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with Gail Carter, a Hazmat Specialist and Driver Engineer with extensive experience in nuclear safety. Gail shares insights from his article on the SL-1 reactor accident, the only fatal nuclear reactor incident in the United States. The conversation explores the technical details, the lessons learned, and the implications for modern hazmat and fire service professionals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of nuclear safety and emergency response.

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THMG124 – SL-1 Radiation Fatalities with Gail Carter

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