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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.

IAFC Launches Whole Community Planning for Disaster Online Training

  • June 13, 2022
This course will provide information on why/how community organizations and others can participate in inclusive emergency planning processes to improve resiliency.

Upcoming Events

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference

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

NFPA

Alternative fuel vehicle safety training for the fire service

This course teaches responders how to respond to situations involving alternative EV, trucks, buses, and commercial fleet vehicles
Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries

UL FSRI Fire Safety Academy: The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-ion Batteries

This course focuses on lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway and how fire/explosion hazards can develop.
Fire, Life & Safety Section and Safety, Health & Survival Section

IAFC's Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires Bulletin

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