Hazmat News

Fire Department Response to Electrical Vehicle Fires

October 27, 2021

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical vehicle fires. 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
The IAFC at 140: Helping Responders Help Responders

October 31, 2013

One of the benefits of any association is taking the lessons learned from any specific knowledge base or interest group ... read more
Spread the 811 Word: A Letter from the IAFC President and PHMSA

August 1, 2013

Dear IAFC Member, The IAFC and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ask the nations fire service leaders ... read more
Lame Duck or Productive Duck?

November 4, 2014

As 2014 starts winding down and winter is fast approaching, Congress is increasing its workload. Immediately after the mid-term elections, ... read more