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International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2026

18 June 2026

The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2026/06/18/default-calendar/international-hazardous-materials-response-teams-conference-2026

Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference 2026

19 May 2026

The CRR Leadership Conference is all new. Sponsored by the IAFC's Fire and Life Safety Section, the CRR …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2026/05/19/default-calendar/community-risk-reduction-leadership-conference-2026

9/11 Reflections: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice

11 September 2025

Quotes and reflections, shared by first responders, preserve the personal truths of that day, ensuring …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/09/11/9-11-reflections-a-legacy-of-service-and-sacrifice

Help Strengthen Hazmat Rail Response, Your Experience Matters!

27 June 2025

We need your assistance with insights from those who have responded to a rail incident involving Hazardous …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2025/06/27/help-strengthen-hazmat-rail-response-your-experience-matters

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

Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

12 November 2024

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/11/12/crash-responder-safety-week-2024-responders-ahead-reduce-your-speed-as-you-proceed

Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries

5 November 2024

Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/11/05/ensuring-safety-in-the-age-of-lithium-ion-batteries

IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

1 October 2024

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/10/01/iafc-terrorism-and-homeland-security-committee-releases-2024-2026-strategic-plan

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

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

2 May 2024

Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/05/02/message-from-iafc-president-john-butler-re-osha-draft-emergency-response-standard

Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS

17 January 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2024/01/17/important-nist-findings-on-firefighter-gear-understanding-the-risks-of-pfas

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

Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction

27 July 2023

Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/07/27/training-batteries-in-the-fire-service-tall-mass-timber-buildings-ire-department-concerns-and-codes-that-safeguard-construction

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

Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

27 May 2021

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/shelter-in-place-pictogram-guidance-for-ten-hazards-and-three-building-types

Pipeline Incident Training

6 April 2021

This 8-hr in-person session will provide training on how to respond to a pipeline emergency.

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2021/04/06/default-calendar/pipeline-incident-training

NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles

22 February 2021

Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/02/22/nhtsa-encourages-responders-to-review-its-guidelines-for-incidents-involving-electric-of-hybrid-vehicles

National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

14 March 2020

President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/03/14/national-emergency-declaration-what-fire-chiefs-need-to-know