Hazmat News

CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"

July 29, 2021

The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy. read more

Service Life Extension of SCBA Cylinders to Pay Off for Local Fire Departments

April 25, 2017

Good news for first responders out of the federal agency that develops and enforces federal hazmat transportation and pipeline safety regulations. read more
AskRail Version 3.0 Is Now Available

April 3, 2017

During the last emergency rail response you were on, did you have all of the information you needed to safely and effectively do your job? What would you say if there was a tool that will help during major rail incidents? read more
IAFC Hazmat Committee Member Remembered

March 31, 2017

Deputy Chief Dr. Kristina ‘Krissy’ Kreutzer, a friend and a member of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee, passed away on March 10 after a courageous battle with cancer. read more
Hazmat Initiatives at the IAFC: Program Update and Learning Opportunities

February 14, 2017

Here’s what’s been happening at the IAFC in the Hazmat Center. read more
Taking the Lead: Preparing Responders for New Types of Hazmat Incidents

April 15, 2014

The transportation of crude oil has grabbed national headlines as the nation experiences an energy-production boom. States such as North ... read more
Hazmat Training: Electronic Learning Community

April 25, 2012

Approximately 80% of fire-protection services within the United States are composed of volunteers or are combination departments. These departments’ members ... read more
Specialized Services: Rapidly Changing Hazmat Response

July 25, 2012

The world of emergency response is ever evolving. A few short decades ago, the thought that the fire service would ... read more
C-Kit Continues to Be an Important Tool in Hazmat Response

July 16, 2012

The IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee is urging responders to educate themselves on the Chlorine Institute C-Kit and the benefits if ... read more
Near-Miss Reporting: Stop, Look and Listen; This Is a Hazmat Call

June 26, 2012

Recognizing that you``re operating on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency is key to keeping responders safe during operations ... read more
Teaming Up for Hazmat Rail Response

November 14, 2013

Thousands of shipments of hazardous materials traverse the United States every day, travelling via one of the nation’s rail carriers. ... read more

IAFC News

Leadership Anxiety

November 2021

Whatever the specific answer is to help take care of our leaders, it will come in some form of us taking care of each other. read more
Fire and EMS Departments Not Included in CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements

November 4, 2021

Despite new federal regulations regarding COVID vaccine requirements, fire & EMS departments remain covered under OSHA. read more
Partnerships for Safer Emergency Response

November 2021

The IAFC and PERC make sure that first responders and industry specialists work together in a safer, more efficient manner. read more