Hazmat News

Responding to Propane Incidents

June 7, 2022

While performing air monitoring of the structure for flammable gas there are a few items you need to remember to operate in a safe and efficient manner. 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 to Develop Rail Safety Program Thanks to ALERT Grant

October 7, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - With support from a new $2.6 million federal grant, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will ... read more
New Rules for High-Hazard Flammable Trains

August 17, 2015

On May 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rulemaking that addresses the ongoing hazards and risks associated ... read more
Preplanning for All Hazards

June 30, 2015

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, sets guidelines to develop preplans for specific locations. As written, nothing limits 1620 to ... read more
IAFC President: First Responders Must Be Prepared for Chemical Weapons Threat

March 20, 2015

Fairfax, Va. Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant, IAFC president and chairman of the board, testified before a U.S. House ... read more
Rail Transportation of Hazardous Materials

March 16, 2015

The fire service continues to experience concerns related to the various hazards that face our communities; responders face ... read more
IAFC: Education Through Planning and Training in Enhancing Crude Oil Shipment Safety

May 15, 2014

The IAFC today responded to the U.S. Department of Transportation's May 7 Emergency Restriction/Prohibition Order requiring all railroads operating trains ... read more
IAFC Member Offers NTSB Ideas to Plan for the Safe Rail Transport of Crude Oil and Ethanol

April 23, 2014

Fairfax, Va. - Assistant Chief Rick Edinger, vice chair of the IAFC's Hazardous Materials Committee, today testified at the National ... read more
PHMSA Emergency Recall: Propane Tanks

July 21, 2013

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by ... read more

IAFC News

Fire Chief of the Year Awardees Announced

August 16, 2023

2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees during FRI 2023 read more
Transformative Partnership Formed Between IAFC and Columbia Southern University

August 14, 2023

IAFC and CSU proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that delivers on one of the key goals read more
New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit

August 8, 2023

Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit. read more