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The Fusion Center is a free, voluntary, confidential and secure web-based portal that serves as a data and information network for hazmat teams, first responders, federal, state, and local agencies and the private sector. On this page, you’ll find resources to help improve your knowledge of and response to hazmat incidents.

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  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a federal public health agency.
  • ALOHA Software

ALOHA Software

Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA)
  • 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
  • Firefighter views the AskRail app on mobile phone

AskRail® App

Immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazmat a railcar is carrying so responders can make informed decisions.
  • Batteries in Trailer Explode

Batteries in Trailer Explode! Battalion Chief's Perspective

How a routine truck fire quickly escalated into a large-scale incident
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CAMEO Chemical Database

Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
  • Charged for Life Resources

Charged for Life: Lithium-ion battery safety messaging and resources

Tailored messaging and resources, they empower communities to recognize risks, adopt safer practices, and prevent lithium-ion battery fires
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CHEMTREC

Public service hotline where first responders can get information and help for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials.

Considerations for Fire Service Response to Residential Battery Energy Storage System Incidents

New data on how lithium fires ignite and spread and urges support for further research toward limiting these fires
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Lithium-Ion Battery Recalls

Lithium-Ion battery recalls consumer alerts, recalls and warnings.
  • Texas A&M Engineering (TEEX)

Current Practices: Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems

This resource provides lessons learned and suggested next steps as EVs, charging stations, and ESS become more prevalent across the US
  • Emergency Response Guides Electric Vehicles

Emergency Response Guide For Electric-Powered Vehicles

Standardized Emergency Response Information for Electric-Powered Vehicles
  • Excavating and aerial of farmland

Emergency Response Guide for Excavators, Landowners & Farmers

TransCanada summary and tips for public safety and pipeline location and markers.
  • Emergency Response Guidebook 2024

Emergency Response Guidebook - 2024

Guidebook for first responders during initial stage of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods
  • FEMA CBRN Office Chemical Responder Information Sheet 1280x720

FEMA CBRN Office | Chemical Responder Information Sheet

The ChemResponder Responder Network will provide an operational tool to collect, manage and share chemical data during an emergency.

FEMA CBRN Office | COSS Information Sheet

The COSS bridges response and chemical knowledge to minimize the impact of potential/actual incidents involving release of hazardous chemicals.
  • Fire Department Pipeline Response, Emergency Planning, and Preparedness Toolkit

Fire Department Pipeline Response, Emergency Planning, and Preparedness Toolkit

The NVFC is working with PHMSA to raise awareness and readiness levels within the volunteer fire and emergency response community.
  • Firefighter Hub

FirefighterHub of resources

FirefighterHub was created to be the home of all things fire.
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Flammable Liquid Unit Trains Resource Sheet

Transportation rail incident preparedness & response fact sheet.
  • RFHHFTFoamApplication

Foam Application for High Hazard Flammable Train (HHFT) Fires

Report by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (2017)
  • Hazmat Center Logo

From Overwhelmed to In Control: Incident Management Strategies for Hazmat Response

A recorded session on how to implement incident management strategies and work with an IMT.
  • Hazmat Roundtable 2025 Report

Hazardous Materials Roundtable Meeting Report - May 2025

This report shares feedback, recommendations, and action plans from the recent roundtable
  • Hazmat Center Logo

Hazardous Materials Safety, Training and Capability Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment Report

This report presents the results of a nationwide gap analysis/needs assessment conducted by the IAFC with support from DOT PHMSA.
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Hazmat Fusion Center

A training, resources and info portal for hazmat teams; first responders; federal, state, and local agencies; and the private sector.
  • Hazmat Incident Guide (1)

Hazmat Incident Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private Sector Partners

Local governments are responsible for integrating hazardous materials planning and response within their jurisdictions.
  • Hazmat Training Toolkit

Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit

The Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit creates a national framework to enhance hazmat management and ensure safety.
  • Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

Tool kit for Fire Chiefs to address the hazards of Home Oxygen Fire Hazards
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How to Better Prepare Your Community for a Chemical Emergency - A Guide for State, Tribal and Local Agencies

A guide for state, tribal and local agencies to prepare for chemical emergencies.
  • Emergency Response Guidebook 2024

How to Use the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

A recorded session on how to utilize the updated 2024 ERG for hazmat response.
  • Pipeline

Integrity Management Programs

Programs developed to maintain the integrity of High Consequence Areas (HCAs)
  • Toxic Chemicals

LEPC 101: Hazmat Materials Incidents- Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private Sectors

Provides state, local, tribal, and territorial officials with information and resources to improve resilience to hazardous materials incidents.
  • Transcaer Logo

LEPC 101: Liquified Compressed Gases - Why is white not always light?

Liquified Compressed Gases - Why is white not always light?
  • Red Truck Industry

LEPC 101: Nevada Hazardous Commodity Flow Study - August 2019

Nevada Hazardous Commodity Flow Study - August 2019
  • East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment WIKI

Lessons Learned from East Palestine Train Derailment

Critical hazardous materials emergencies lessons learned from the Palestine train derailment
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Maritime Administration (MARAD)

MARAD balances the needs of safety, security, the environment and commercial mobility for water transport.
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MARPLOT Software

Mapping Application for Response, Planning, and Local Operational Tasks (MARPLOT)
  • National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center - Focus Groups Report 1280x720

National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center - Focus Groups Report

Summary report: Findings after focus groups conducted regarding Hazmat Fusion Center Needs.
  • National Hazmat Fusion Center Symposia Report, 2009 1280x720

National Hazmat Fusion Center Symposia Report, 2009

Report on the Eastern and Western Symposia, held by the Hazmat Fusion Center in 2009.
  • Pipeline

National Pipeline Mapping System

NPMS contains information about hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines under the jurisdiction of US DOT PHMSA.
  • NFPA Standards and Recommended Practices for Hazmat 1280x720

NFPA Standards and Recommended Practices for Hazmat

List of over 20 key, hazmat-related NFPA standards and recommended practices.
  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards 1280x720

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Key information and data in abbreviated tabular form for 677 chemicals/substance groupings commonly found in the work environment.
  • Pipeline Flag

Overpressurization of Natural Gas Distribution System, Explosions, and Fires in Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts

A series of structure fires and explosions occurred in the northeast region of the Merrimack Valley in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • PFOA 3D model and foam

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Key info on PFAS chemicals that may be present in firefighting foam, potential health risks and actions being taken by state & local governments
  • Propane and Gas Safety in Flooding Conditions_ EMR-ISAC InfoGram, Nov. 2012 1280x720

Propane and Gas Safety in Flooding Conditions: EMR-ISAC InfoGram, Nov. 2012

Tips and resources for responding to incidents involving propane and gas in different circumstances.
  • Propane Emergencies 3rd Edition Book

Propane Emergencies 3rd Edition Book

Training materials to help emergency responders develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively manage a propane emergency
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Protecting Communities from Chemical Accidents: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

Video on roles and requirements of EPCRA to maintain effective participation to protect communities from chemical accidents.
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Regional Rail Response Training Course Resources

Resources for students who have completed the IAFC Instructor Led Regional Rail Response Course.
  • Responding to Propane / Flammable Gas Incidents Bulletin

Responding to Propane / Flammable Gas Incidents Bulletin

This resource is to help the fire service respond to flammable gas leaks in structures in a safe, efficient, and coordinated manner
  • EPA Chemical Storage

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

Advisory informing the industry to ensure that chemicals are managed safely to prevent chemical accidents and security incidents
  • 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
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Rural Guide for Rail

Guidance toward working with your specific railroad to create or revise emergency response plans for a rail emergency.
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Safety on Scene: Crude Oil Trains - What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

The safety on the scene of Crude Oil Trains – What Fire Chiefs Need to Know
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SecureNOW

Real-time, map-based geographical CSX train and rail car monitoring tool for homeland security and emergency management centers.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

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

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types
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Snapshot: Measuring Disaster Resilience and Response Capabilities with ResponderCQ

Measuring Disaster Resilience and Response Capabilities with ResponderCQ
  • Hazmat Technology for Rail Planning and Decision Making 1280x720

Summary: Hazmat Technology for Rail Planning and Decision Making

Ten free technologies for use in incident planning and decision making.
  • CHARGE

Take Charge of Battery Safety

FSRI's lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires.
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The Hidden Dangers in Firefighting Foam

The Hidden Dangers in Firefighting Foam
  • The National Association of State Fire Marshals

The National Association of State Fire Marshals

Training assist first responders to learn the techniques and skills to address a hazardous liquid or natural gas pipeline incident.
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Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies
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Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires

FDNY Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires
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Tips from Training: Revel E-Bike Battery Transport Vans

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies
  • Mining

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

Explore a Metal Mine that Reports to the TRI Program
  • Train Derailment in Miamisburg, OH (Lessons Learned)

Train Derailment in Miamisburg, OH (Lessons Learned)

Lessons learned from the Miamisburg Ohio Train Derailment
  • 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
  • Pipeline Incident Information Visor Card

TransCanada Pipeline Incident Information Visor Card

Use this Pipeline Incident Information Visor Card to record important information during pipeline incidents.
  • 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.
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When Hazmat Happens: Communicating Clearly During Dangerous Events

A recorded session on the importance of clear and quick communication with the public.
  • White Paper on Data Standardization for Hazardous Materials Response

White Paper on Data Standardization for Hazardous Materials Response

The standardization of data transmission will allow for the advancement of data ingest products capable of digesting the large amounts of data.
  • Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER)

WISER

Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER)