Hazmat News

Industrial Fire & Safety Section Announces Scholarship Program

July 18, 2017

The Industrial Fire & Safety Section has established a scholarship to provide participation in fire, safety and emergency response training. read more

IAFC Hazmat Committee Member Remembered

March 31, 2017

Deputy Chief Dr. Kristina ‘Krissy’ Kreutzer, a friend and a member of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee, passed away on March 10 after a courageous battle with cancer. read more
Hazmat Initiatives at the IAFC: Program Update and Learning Opportunities

February 14, 2017

Here’s what’s been happening at the IAFC in the Hazmat Center. read more
Taking the Lead: Preparing Responders for New Types of Hazmat Incidents

April 15, 2014

The transportation of crude oil has grabbed national headlines as the nation experiences an energy-production boom. States such as North ... read more
Hazmat Training: Electronic Learning Community

April 25, 2012

Approximately 80% of fire-protection services within the United States are composed of volunteers or are combination departments. These departments’ members ... read more
Specialized Services: Rapidly Changing Hazmat Response

July 25, 2012

The world of emergency response is ever evolving. A few short decades ago, the thought that the fire service would ... read more
C-Kit Continues to Be an Important Tool in Hazmat Response

July 16, 2012

The IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee is urging responders to educate themselves on the Chlorine Institute C-Kit and the benefits if ... read more
Near-Miss Reporting: Stop, Look and Listen; This Is a Hazmat Call

June 26, 2012

Recognizing that you``re operating on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency is key to keeping responders safe during operations ... read more
Teaming Up for Hazmat Rail Response

November 14, 2013

Thousands of shipments of hazardous materials traverse the United States every day, travelling via one of the nation’s rail carriers. ... read more
The IAFC at 140: Helping Responders Help Responders

October 31, 2013

One of the benefits of any association is taking the lessons learned from any specific knowledge base or interest group ... read more
Spread the 811 Word: A Letter from the IAFC President and PHMSA

August 1, 2013

Dear IAFC Member, The IAFC and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ask the nations fire service leaders ... read more

IAFC News

President’s Letter: Help is Available for the Volunteer Fire Service

April 17, 2018

We have a crisis on our hands: The number of volunteer firefighters is down and the local ranks of volunteer firefighters are getting older. There’s no quick fix to this problem, but resources are available to help calm the storm. read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Tipping Over

April 17, 2018

The life of an on-call/volunteer firefighter often becomes a balancing act. We need department cultures that recognize the importance of family and the wellbeing of our members. read more
EMS Section: Fire-Rescue Med v2.0.18

April 17, 2018

Technology needs constant upgrades to improve security and address bugs; If we fail to upgrade to the newest version, things may not work so well anymore. With this in mind, the EMS Section has upgraded Fire-Rescue Med to a new and better version. read more