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September 11, 2001: A Day That Changed Us All
September 9, 2021
Chief Mike Metro of Los Angeles County Fire Department (retired) reflects on September 11th.
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CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"
July 29, 2021
The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy.
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Walking the Walk: How FDs are Setting the Example to Cure ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’
July 2021
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments.
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CSB U.S. Chemical Safety Board
June 24, 2021
Tracking, monitoring, investigating the causes of, and preventing accidental chemical releases remains a top priority for the CSB
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FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline
April 13, 2021
Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories.
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Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima
April 12, 2021
This presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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Congress Passes Three Year Reauthorization of PHMSA
February 4, 2021
The PIPES Act reauthorizes the PHMSA through FY 2023 and contains a number of provisions that improve pipeline safety.
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Keep Your Community Safe
August 28, 2020
The goal of this survey is to identify the strengths of fire departments that can be helpful to other LEPCs.
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Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees
September 2020
Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC).
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USDOT Announces Updated Hazmat Emergency Guidebook
August 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the publication of the 2020 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
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HHS Releases FAQs on HIPAA, COVID-19, and the Workplace
October 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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IAFC’s Acting Communications Committee Chair Testifies Before House Hearing on Post 9/11 Emergency Communications
October 7, 2021
The testimony focused on the challenges facing public safety communications on 9/11, the advances made since then, and the remaining communications needs of public safety.
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U.S. Department of Education Overhauls Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
October 7, 2021
This program cancels the student debt of Americans who spend ten years in public service jobs, including firefighters and EMS personnel.
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