Hazmat News

COVID-19 Update

November 2020

The IAFC, through the task forces and personnel who are keeping their fingers on the pulse of the pandemic. read more

Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders

August 27, 2019

Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships. read more
Rural Communities: Know Where Hidden Hazards Reside

August 2019

It is vital for rural fire departments to fully understand local risks and how to seek training and assistance before a call to action. read more
T-Band Voter Voice Campaign Launched

July 24, 2019

The IAFC has launched a Voter Voice campaign to support preserving public safety’s access to the T-Band. read more
Final Rule from PHMSA and FRA seeks to make preparedness and mitigation easier

July 16, 2019

New rule regarding High Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs) went into effect earlier this year (April 1). read more
Make Your Voice be Heard

July 2019

The Importance of Educating Elected Officials About Fire and EMS Issues read more
IAFC Hazmat Center Brings in Experts from Across the US to Help Develop Community Safety Tool-Kit

June 20, 2019

First responders and safety experts meet in Baltimore to discuss issues facing LEPCs across the nation. read more
Preventing Occupational Exposure to Illicit Drugs

April 16, 2019

Reduce the risk of inadvertent exposure while handling or testing fentanyl or other illicit drugs by following these steps. read more
Pipeline Incident Response Requires Coordination, Training and Federal Support

April 2, 2019

IAFC President Dan Eggleston today told a House of Representatives panel that an effective response to a pipeline/hazmat incident requires pipeline operators, local fire departments and other state and local officials to work together. read more
President’s Letter: Highlighting the “International” in the IAFC!

February 19, 2019

The IAFC is a world leader in the fire service, and we are proud to present the second International Fire Operations Conference in Manama, Bahrain – the result of our vision to expand the IAFC’s reach beyond North America. read more
Community Safety Planning and Training

January 10, 2019

The IAFC Hazmat Center is proud to announce that they received the Community Safety–Emergency Planning Response and Outreach (CS–EPRO) Grant from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in November 2018. read more

IAFC News

Ending Harassment in the Fire Service is Everyone’s Responsibility

February 2021

Company officers rHarassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two peopleepresent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions read more
USFA & IAFC Co-Host Webinar on Public COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns

February 12, 2021

On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the IAFC hosted a webinar on fire department participation in public COVID-19 vaccination campaigns read more
NHTSA Released Just-In-Time Training for EMS to Perform COVID-19 Vaccinations

February 11, 2021

IAFC members are encouraged to consult these resources if they are asked to participate in COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. read more