Hazmat News

Essential Hazmat Training Criteria for Responders, Leaders

February 2020

Do you know your training programs strengths? Weaknesses? read more

Essential Hazmat Training Criteria for Responders, Leaders

February 2020

Do you know your training programs strengths? Weaknesses? read more
LEPC 101: What is an LEPC and Why is it Important

January 24, 2020

This program is designed to create community training in preparing for over the road, rail and pipeline Hazardous Materials and other emergency incidents, especially in rural areas. read more
Critical Information During a Chemical Response

February 2020

To increase the chemical information available to firefighters requires a combined effort read more
What Chiefs Need to Know About Hazmat Preparedness

January 2020

Chief, are you prepared for a hazmat incident? read more
Congress Passes PFAS Legislation

December 19, 2019

There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid and immune systems. read more
Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of the Hazmat Responder

November 2019

Hazmat Responders Need to be Informed and Prepared. read more
IAFC and TC Energy Partnership Continues to Evolve

November 2019

The partnership has led to successful training and community engagement. read more
U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

October 23, 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids read more
Phase Two of the IAFC Community Safety Grant Launched

September 27, 2019

Defining the LEPC. Do you understand the functions of the local emergency planning committee? read more
Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders

August 27, 2019

Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships. read more

IAFC News

RQI Partners and IAFC aim to double out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival

February 27, 2020

Resuscitation programs and education for fire service leaders are central elements to improve survival rates read more
Incident Data Utilization Survey

February 26, 2020

The IAFC is conducting a research survey on how Fire Departments are leveraging their incident data. read more
2020 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected

February 25, 2020

FSEDI is a yearlong leadership-development program developed by the IAFC to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have successful and productive tenures. read more