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Congress Passes Legislation to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
December 27, 2021
This year’s NDAA contains several provisions that address problems relating to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Special Bulletin: Consumer Gasoline Transportation and Storage Safety
November 2, 2012
Storing fuel for generators and power tools can be extremely dangerous without some precautions. While this is true any day, ...
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IAFC, Feds and States Partner to Support Rural Hazmat Response
September 14, 2012
The IAFC, in conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and state-based agencies, is taking action to ensure rural fire ...
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WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity
February 27, 2023
We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project .
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2023 Fire Service Executive Development Institute Participants Selected
February 23, 2023
The IAFC is proud to announce the participants accepted into the fifth year of the prestigious Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
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The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.
February 22, 2023
Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards
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