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ERG 2024 Updates and Hazmat Hot Topics
September 30, 2025
Strengthen your hazmat knowledge with five dynamic recorded sessions led by industry experts.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
February 15, 2024
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
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Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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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
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IAFC Presents on EV Battery Safety at the EV Charging Symposium
July 12, 2023
EV Charging Symposium brought together stakeholders to collaborate on EV battery safety
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Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Roundtable
June 8, 2022
Reports capture the findings from these assessments and the discussion from the recent Roundtable meeting.
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Needs Assessment of US Fire Service
December 17, 2021
Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.
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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.
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ALERT Grant Enables IAFC to Continue Rail Safety Program
October 17, 2017
Thousands of responders trained both online and in person.
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IAFC and TransCanada Extend Partnership
May 4, 2017
Agreement Supports Pipeline Emergency Response Training across North America
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IAFC Appoints Donna Black as Chief Executive Officer
February 18, 2026
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is pleased to announce Donna Black as its new CEO.
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The Washington Update – February 13
February 13, 2026
The Washington Update –February 13
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February 6, 2026
The Washington Update –February 6
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