Hazmat News

House Passes Legislation to Protect the Public Safety Communications

September 23, 2020

The legislation will protect public safety communications in the T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz). read more

Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill

December 13, 2018

Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws. read more
Alaskan Communities Receive Hazmat Training

December 10, 2018

In August, the IAFC Hazmat Center ventured to Alaska to provide training on how to plan for and respond to a rail event. read more
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
Safety and Health: All-Hazards Response and Scenario Planning

March 16, 2018

All-hazards response isn’t a new concept, so what’s the point of talking about it yet again? It’s not about the past; it’s about scenario-planning for the future. read more
President’s Letter: Preparing Our Departments for All Hazards

March 2, 2018

The fire service handles things outside our traditional mission of firefighting: from community paramedicine and terrorism to hazardous materials and technical rescue, our world’s fire service is the benefactor of all-hazards solutions. read more
The American Fire Service and the FBI-Joint Terrorism Task Force

March 2, 2018

Why can’t the fire service get information from the feds that is as relevant as it is to law enforcement? The fact is that we can; we just have to ask, then commit to developing a partnership with them. read more
ALERT Grant Enables IAFC to Continue Rail Safety Program

October 17, 2017

Thousands of responders trained both online and in person. read more
Industrial Fire & Safety Section Announces Scholarship Program

July 18, 2017

The Industrial Fire & Safety Section has established a scholarship to provide participation in fire, safety and emergency response training. read more
New Mobile App is a Great Tool for IC and Emergency Responders

June 9, 2017

IAFC hazmat project specialist checks out new app. read more
IAFC and TransCanada Extend Partnership

May 4, 2017

Agreement Supports Pipeline Emergency Response Training across North America read more

IAFC News

FEMA Announces 100% Federal Cost Share/SIREN Grant Application Period Extended to March 18

February 5, 2021

This may include funding for the provision of personal protective equipment, disinfecting services, and supplies. 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
Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement

February 1, 2021

Details regarding US Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy's newly developed 6-day course “Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement” (P0615) read more