Mike was able to whip up a quick report for the incident that happened in Maryland a mere few years ago. We take a brief look into the incident history and give ideas as to the path to make sure this doesn’t happen again.

Mike Callan Will be at the conference in Baltimore at the following sessions:

Thursday, June 6th, 2024 | Street Smart Hazmat Response

Friday, June 7th, 2024 | The “facts of life” Hazardous Materials

Friday, June 7th, 2024 | Ultimate Risk Response – Is it safe, unsafe or dangerous?

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 | Unstable Materials, Monomers, and Organic Peroxides

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Episode Summary: In this first episode of the Pins Post Incident Analysis, the hosts and their guest, Mike Callan, discuss the incident that occurred on May 7, 2009, in Maryland where a strip mall exploded due to a natural gas leak. They analyze the event, the response, and the lessons learned from the incident.

Show Notes:

• [00:00] Introduction
• Host introduces the show and the episode's focus on the strip mall explosion.
• Introduction of Mike Callan as the guest speaker.
• [02:30] Initial Discussion
• Discussion about the possibility of Mike Callan not being able to attend.
• Mike Callan shares his thoughts and experiences.
• [04:15] Overview of the Incident
• Host provides a brief overview of the strip mall explosion incident in Maryland.
• [05:00] Detailed Incident Breakdown
• Video of the incident is introduced and played in the background.
• Discussion on the sequence of events leading to the explosion.
• Mike Callan explains the response by the gas company and firefighters.
• [08:45] Challenges Faced During the Incident
• Issues with gas meters and evacuation efforts.
• Explanation of gas leak detection and the complications faced.
• [11:20] Specifics of the Gas Leak
• How the gas followed the excavation path.
• Impact of high-pressure gas leaks and their detection.
• [14:00] Historical Comparisons
• Comparisons with similar incidents in other cities like Manhattan and Kansas City.
• Discussion on gas migration and its consequences.
• [17:45] Firefighter Response and Safety Measures
• Details on the actions taken by firefighters during the evacuation.
• Discussion on standard operating procedures for gas leaks.
• [21:30] Lessons Learned
• Importance of functional gas meters and proper training.
• Recommendations from the fatality report.
• [25:00] Real-life Applications and Training
• Importance of using real incidents for training and lessons.
• Host's perspective on the value of post-incident analysis.
• [27:15] Contributing Factors and Report Findings
• Discussion on the contributing factors to the incident.
• Insights from the fatality report.
• [30:00] Wrap-up and Philosophy of the Show
• Host emphasizes the educational purpose of the podcast.
• Encouragement for listeners to use the podcast as a training resource.
• [32:00] Upcoming Events and Classes
• Mike Callan shares information about his upcoming classes and conferences.
• Hosts mention their presence at the Baltimore conference and invite listeners to join.