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Update: National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)

9 May 2025

NERIS began its FEMA Region rollout campaign to begin transitioning and onboarding departments into the …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/05/09/update-national-emergency-response-information-system-(neris)

IAFC 2025 Conference Lineup – An Event for Every Leader

6 February 2025

Here’s a quick look at IAFC's 2025 conference lineup

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/02/06/iafc-2025-conference-lineup-an-event-for-every-leader

Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits

8 July 2024

Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930)

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/07/08/firefighter-families-visit-washington-dc-to-advocate-for-psob-benefits

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Adopts Final Rule to Amend Real-Time Train Consist Information Requirements

2 July 2024

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule altering the Hazardous …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/07/02/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration-adopts-final-rule-to-amend-real-time-train-consist-information-requirements

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation

15 May 2024

The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act has passed its first hurdle. This important …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/u.s.-house-of-representatives-passes-critical-fire-safety-legislation

Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action

15 February 2024

IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/fire-chief-john-s.-butler-testifies-on-the-fire-hazards-of-lithium-ion-batteries-calls-for-immediate-action

Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers

22 December 2023

Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/12/22/department-of-labor-seeks-to-expand-establish-protections-for-today-s-emergency-response-workers

Congress Passes Legislation to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

28 December 2021

This year’s NDAA contains several provisions that address problems relating to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/28/congress-passes-legislation-to-address-per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-(pfas)

Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

23 December 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/23/save-the-date-3rd-international-fire-operations-conference-exhibition

Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

17 December 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/17/needs-assessment-of-us-fire-service

White House and EPA Release Three Year Strategy for PFAS

25 October 2021

PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/10/25/white-house-and-epa-release-three-year-strategy-for-pfas

FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline

13 April 2021

Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/04/13/fcc-refers-carriers-to-enforcement-for-failing-to-meet-key-911-location-accuracy-deadline

Congress Passes PFAS Legislation

19 December 2019

There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/12/19/congress-passes-pfas-legislation

U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

23 October 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/10/23/u.s.-dot-proposes-major-rule-for-the-safe-transportation-of-lng-by-rail-tank-car

T-Band Voter Voice Campaign Launched

24 July 2019

The IAFC has launched a Voter Voice campaign to support preserving public safety’s access to the …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/07/24/vote-voice-campaign-launched

Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill

13 December 2018

Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/12/13/hazmat-and-rural-ems-funding-survive-final-farm-bill