Hazmat News

Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?

June 19, 2023

Daily focus areas highlight different aspects of lithium-ion battery response, a critical safety topic, June 18-24. read more

CSB U.S. Chemical Safety Board

June 24, 2021

Tracking, monitoring, investigating the causes of, and preventing accidental chemical releases remains a top priority for the CSB read more
FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline

April 13, 2021

Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories. read more
Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima

April 12, 2021

This presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events. read more
NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles

February 22, 2021

Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles. read more
Congress Passes Three Year Reauthorization of PHMSA

February 4, 2021

The PIPES Act reauthorizes the PHMSA through FY 2023 and contains a number of provisions that improve pipeline safety. read more
Keep Your Community Safe

August 28, 2020

The goal of this survey is to identify the strengths of fire departments that can be helpful to other LEPCs. read more
Hazmat and Local Emergency Planning Committees

September 2020

Industrial partners are encouraged to be active in their Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC). read more
USDOT Announces Updated Hazmat Emergency Guidebook

August 6, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the publication of the 2020 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). read more
PFAS incineration in New York spurs legislation, loss of federal contracts

June 22, 2020

PFAS incineration has been a source of interest for some companies, with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts offering an access point. read more
Chemical Safety in Shared Communities: What Fire Chiefs Can Do

JUNE 2020

Learn four things fire chiefs can do to keep communities safe. read more