Hazmat News

ERG 2024 Updates and Hazmat Hot Topics

September 30, 2025

Strengthen your hazmat knowledge with five dynamic recorded sessions led by industry experts. read more

The U.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Help Make Micromobility Devices Fire-Safe.

May 2, 2025

H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-ion Batteries Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives read more
New Rural Rail Response Training Package and Response Guide

April 24, 2025

Check out the newly revised Rural Rail Response to Railroad Hazardous Materials Incidents training course read more
Explore and Contribute to the Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Data Dashboard to help Enhance Community Safety

February 24, 2025

Help enhance practices and enhance community safety by sharing your experiences with Home Oxygen Therapy read more
IAFC 2025 Conference Lineup – An Event for Every Leader

February 6, 2025

Here’s a quick look at IAFC's 2025 conference lineup read more
Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

November 12, 2024

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety read more
Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 5, 2024

Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response read more
IAFC Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Releases 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

October 1, 2024

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use read more
Come participate in the conversation about Fire Service Hazards and Building and Fire Code Prevention Measures related to Lithium-ion Batteries and Energy Storage Systems!

July 15, 2024

Join the IAFC and FLSS session on lithium-Ion Batteries during FRI. read more
Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits

July 8, 2024

Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930) read more
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Adopts Final Rule to Amend Real-Time Train Consist Information Requirements

July 2, 2024

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule altering the Hazardous Materials Regulations found in 49 C.F.R. §§171—180 read more

IAFC News

IAFC Reminds All Road Users: “SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU – SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!” this Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), and Every Week

November 17, 2025

November 17-21, 2025 - Crash Responder Safety Week read more
The Washington Update – November 14

November 14, 2025

The Washington Update – November 14 read more
IAFC Releases Template for Individual & Family Assistance Centers

November 12, 2025

Multijurisdictional Mass Casualty Incident Plan template read more

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