Hazmat News

“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

March 16, 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education. 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
National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

March 14, 2020

President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the Stafford Act. read more
IAFC Launches Coronavirus Task Force

March 13, 2020

The Task Force will be monitoring COVID-19 and developing recommendations for ways that fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities. read more