Hazmat News

PHMSA Sends Out a Request for Comments for the 2020 ERG

July 6, 2018

PHMSA has requested comments and input for the 2020 ERG to improve the guidebook as it develops the 2020 edition. read more

Service Life Extension of SCBA Cylinders to Pay Off for Local Fire Departments

April 25, 2017

Good news for first responders out of the federal agency that develops and enforces federal hazmat transportation and pipeline safety regulations. read more
AskRail Version 3.0 Is Now Available

April 3, 2017

During the last emergency rail response you were on, did you have all of the information you needed to safely and effectively do your job? What would you say if there was a tool that will help during major rail incidents? 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

IAFC News

Making Community Risk Reduction Relevant

October 15, 2018

The IAFC’s new CRR Leadership Conference will educate and train chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs. read more
Teaching and Technology: A Recipe for Safe Cooking

October 15, 2018

We know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in America, with $1 billion lost annually in property damage. An interest in technology that limits the high-end temperature of electric-coil elements is growing as a result. read more
Fire Sprinkler Incentives for Developers: A Win-Win

October 15, 2018

In a national survey of homebuilders and developers, 55% said they would be interested in building homes with fire sprinklers if they were offered incentives. However, only 6% had ever been offered them. read more