Hazmat News

Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction

July 27, 2023

Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage systems read more

Propane Emergencies: Responding to Flammable Gas Incidents

January 2022

The basic steps and processes outlined in this article should be utilized by departments of all sizes, from small rural to large metropolitan departments. read more
Congress Passes Legislation to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

December 27, 2021

This year’s NDAA contains several provisions that address problems relating to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). 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

IAFC News

FLSS Scholarship for the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference

November 7, 2023

Learn about an opportunity for scholarships and complimentary registration to attend the Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference read more
Federal Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee Votes on Recommendations

November 3, 2023

New recommendations are being considered for ambulance services and improve the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services read more
Top 3 Reasons to Apply for IAFC's Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP)

November 1, 2023

Take your leadership journey to the next level while championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging read more