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Scholarships and Special Projects Awards Available for Emergency Responders

  • August 9, 2022
YLD is currently accepting applications for its 2022 Scholarships and Special Projects related to leadership development

Propane Emergencies: Basic Certifications with Propane Emergency

  • August 1, 2022
It is essential that all responders to understand the changes that have occurred that pertain to NFPA 470 and be well versed in the OSHA requirements.

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Roundtable

  • June 8, 2022
Reports capture the findings from these assessments and the discussion from the recent Roundtable meeting.

Responding to Propane Incidents

  • June 7, 2022
While performing air monitoring of the structure for flammable gas there are a few items you need to remember to operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Upcoming Events

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International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2023

June 8 - 11, 2023 | Baltimore, MD
The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today's challenging environment.
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Mission: Enhance hazmat responder safety and improve decision-making for responding to hazmat incidents.

Resources

Fire, Life & Safety Section and Safety, Health & Survival Section

IAFC's Fire Department Response to Electrical Vehicle Fires Bulletin

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical vehicle fires.
Hazmat Training

Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

A tool for emergency responders to improve their knowledge & ability to respond to ethanol & ethanol blended fuel emergencies
EPA Chemical Storage

Risks of Improper Storage of Hazardous Chemicals at Chemical Warehouses and Distribution Facilities

Lessons Learned from Chemical Warehouse EPCRA and CAA 112(r) Cases