Hazmat News

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Roundtable

June 8, 2022

Reports capture the findings from these assessments and the discussion from the recent Roundtable meeting. 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

Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity

April 13, 2023

Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments. read more
Help Improve Mutual Aid & Multi-Agency Coordination – Participate Today!

April 5, 2023

We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community. read more
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Assistance Program

April 6, 2023

Seeking (6) fire departments and partnering agencies to work with on updating/developing their Community Wildfire Protection Plan read more