Hazmat News

Scene Safety: Ask ‘What?’ Questions to Really Understand Your Risk

January 2022

Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options. 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
Company Officer Leadership - Applied Research and Hazmat Issues

May 19, 2016

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. Those of us that are enrolled in or have graduated from the ... read more
A Potential Game Changer for the Next Call

May 19, 2016

The pipeline incident may have happened more than six years ago, but it’s a vivid memory that hasn’t faded for ... read more
How Research Changes Response

May 5, 2016

Let’s go back to the early 1980s: the fire service was just starting to respond to a new emergency response, ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: Applied Research and Hazmat Issues

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study ... read more
Planning for a Chemical Emergency

February 15, 2016

In December 1984, a gas that’s used in the production of insecticide was accidentally and unknowingly released upon the public. ... read more
IAFC Foundation and Emergent BioSolutions Partner to Support Hazmat Training for First Responders

February 12, 2016

Fairfax, Va. - The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) has received a $10,000 grant from Emergent BioSolutions to ... read more

IAFC 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
EVMS Presents 2021 Boyd Cole Award

March 20, 2023

IAFC’s EVMS and Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL), proudly announces the recipient of the 2021 read more
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more