Hazmat News

The 2023 Safety Stand Down Quiz is Now Live – Test Your Knowledge on Lithium-ion Battery Response

May 1, 2023

In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz. read more

Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

December 22, 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their research findings/best practices with the global audience. read more
Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

December 17, 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources. read more
Partnerships for Safer Emergency Response

November 2021

The IAFC and PERC make sure that first responders and industry specialists work together in a safer, more efficient manner. read more
IAFC and TC Energy Mexico Pipeline Training

October 28, 2021

Training in 2020 was completed in the State of Veracruz and the State of Sinaloa and is presently underway in the State of Hidalgo October 28-29, 2021, and Guanajuato November 4-5, 2021. read more
Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires

October 27, 2021

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical vehicle fires. read more
White House and EPA Release Three Year Strategy for PFAS

October 25, 2021

PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in people’s bodies and seemingly forever in the environment. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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 read more
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. read more

IAFC News

IAFC Board Unveils 150th Anniversary Celebration Plans

May 20, 2023

IAFC is turning 150 read more
EMS Week 2023 - May 21-27

May 19, 2023

This annual campaign brings the EMS community together to celebrate the accomplishments of EMTs and paramedics read more
IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

May 11, 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs read more