Propane Emergencies Training - Operations in Anne Arundel, MD

 Watch a recording on Propane Emergencies put on jointly by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). This session highlighted updated training programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and new resources available to all responders - career, volunteer, ...

The IAFC hosted a Fire Department Exchange that brought together fire service professionals from the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Portugal. This diverse group of leaders engaged in dynamic, solution-focused discussions centered on the most ...

Resource by IAFC's Training and Education Department Abstract Recent large-scale emergency incidents have exposed critical gaps in firefighter readiness and interagency coordination. From the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to the fatal shipboard fire aboard the Grande Costa D’Avorio ...

This comprehensive report presents the results of a nationwide gap analysis and needs assessment conducted by the IAFC with support from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Drawing on feedback from more than 300 fire ...

We brought together three seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field and analyzing incident after-action reports to address key concerns and answer your questions about effective incident management. Topics included functional training, coordination tactics, critical decision-making during high-stakes hazmat ...